The Virtue of Selfishness Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Virtue of Selfishness Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Rand's essay, "Man's Rights," she describes several societies that exhibited a collectivist system. Which society is not included?

2. In which year was the essay, "The Monument Builders," published?

3. According to Ayn Rand, on what basis must the individual give to public works?

4. In which year was Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics," published?

5. Rand states that the alleged goal of socialism was to end ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the definition of "power lust" as defined by Ayn Rand in her essay, "The Monument Builders?" Explain.

2. What type of projects does the principle of "collectivized ethics" support, and by which means are those tasks carried out? Explain.

3. According to Rand, do humans need government? How does Ayn Rand define government?

4. What is the focus of the essay, "The Monument Builders?"

5. How does Ayn Rand describe "Socialism" in her essay, "The Monument Builders?"

6. How does Rand define rights in her essay, "Man's Rights?"

7. What is Rand's view on the Civil Rights Bill of 1964?

8. How does Louis XIV fit into Ayn Rand's discussion in her essay, "The Monument Builders?"

9. How does Ayn Rand believe that a government should finance itself in a free society?

10. According to Ayn Rand, what are the benefits one can gain from living a social existence?

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 it mean that someone should not attempt to further oneself at the expense of another? Cite some examples.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Rand's thoughts about racism as well as her contrasting views of the Civil Rights Bill that was passed in 1964. How are her feelings toward both situations ironic?

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