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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The injunction not to judge shows the climax of which of the following, according to Rand?

2. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?

3. Andrei viewed citizens in what way?

4. Rand describes perception as which of the following?

5. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rand states that culture should be judged by what criteria?

2. What does Atlas Shrugged defend?

3. Why is We the Living set in Soviet Russia?

4. Compare Hank and Francisco.

5. Who is Howard Roark?

6. Is Howard loyal? Why or why not?

7. Describe Ellsworth's role in the story.

8. What is the main goal of the man in Anthem?

9. What is the purpose of For the New Intellectual?

10. Describe Hank's career.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Rand prove that the United States is a dying society? What evidence does Rand use to support this claim? Is the claim legitimate?

Essay Topic 2

Is For the New Intellectual a piece of realism? Are the stories in the text realistic? What elements of fantasy are present?

Essay Topic 3

What message does Rand send to the reader about industrial work and employment? What context clues are used to convey this message?

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