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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. In which year was Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics," published?
2. As Rand states, how must a collectivist society be formed to operate morally?
3. In which year was the Civil Rights Bill passed?
4. According to Ayn Rand, on what basis must the individual give to public works?
5. Finish the sentence: According to Ayn Rand, society must provide an organized protection against _________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Rand's view on the Civil Rights Bill of 1964?
2. What type of projects does the principle of "collectivized ethics" support, and by which means are those tasks carried out? Explain.
3. In Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics," Rand uses the principle to explain communism, communist thought, and society. Explain Ayn Rand's revulsion toward communism and how it pairs with collectivized ethics.
4. What does it mean to live an existence of stagnation, according to Nathaniel Branden? What scenarios does Nathaniel Branden present in his explanation?
5. How do people falsely define Individualism, as stated by Nathaniel Branden?
6. How does Ayn Rand believe that a government should finance itself in a free society?
7. According to Rand, do humans need government? How does Ayn Rand define government?
8. According to Ayn Rand, what are the benefits one can gain from living a social existence?
9. How does Louis XIV fit into Ayn Rand's discussion in her essay, "The Monument Builders?"
10. What are Ayn Rand's thoughts on racism and how does she define it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain self-interest and its connection to reason as well as in terms of the choices one may make when motivated by self-interest.
Essay Topic 2
What does Nathanial Branden mean when he discusses, "The Divine Right of Stagnation?" How is this perpetuated in society?
Essay Topic 3
Nathaniel Branden claims that moralists and mystics contribute to the destruction of one's mental health. Explain his reasoning on this topic, regarding how morality and mysticism are directly related to one's mental health. Cite examples from the text to support your response.
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