Capitalism, the Unknown Ideal Test | Final Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Atlas Shrugged," what is one of the antagonists?
(a) Logical-individualism-capitalism.
(b) Ordered-individualism-capitalism.
(c) Rational-individualism-capitalism.
(d) Reason-individualism-capitalism.

2. Which does the author predict will win when the principles are clearly defined by the groups hold opposite views?
(a) The rational entity.
(b) The more intelligent entity.
(c) The selfless entity.
(d) The logical entity.

3. According to the author, many less-developed countries feel ______ by capitalism.
(a) Neglected.
(b) Threatened.
(c) Harassed.
(d) Pleased.

4. In response to the claim that the superiority of communism is scientifically proven, the American answer is that the U.S. system is based on what?
(a) The rise of the individual.
(b) Belief in mankind.
(c) Faith in society.
(d) Faith in God.

5. What does the author blame for warping students' hopes and viewpoints?
(a) The professors.
(b) Lack of moral grounding.
(c) Modern philosophy.
(d) Modern sociology.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of system is property privately owned but controlled by the government?

2. What does the author believe that productive work generates?

3. When is the period of McCarthyism?

4. Who is Louis XIV's chief adviser?

5. For the author, the Cold War is a type of what warfare?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author see the conflict between the Democrats and the Republicans in America?

2. What does the pope's encyclical say about work?

3. From what belief do foreign-aid programs stem?

4. What is the reason, according to the author, that capitalism is having trouble sustaining itself?

5. When does the author say that an irrational side will win an argument?

6. What is the theme of "Atlas Shrugged"?

7. What brings about an intellectual movement's collapse?

8. When talking about political views in today's world, what is the question to ask?

9. What do Republicans and Democrats claim about their side in the fight to save civilization?

10. How does Fromm characterize man's alienation?

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