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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. Which does the author predict will win when the principles are clearly defined by the groups hold opposite views?

2. According to the author, the conflict for liberals and conservatives is between the state and whom?

3. The existence of the military draft, according to the author, is the epitome of what?

4. In "Atlas Shrugged," what is one of the antagonists?

5. What is one of the arguments against a volunteer army?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is idealistic hypocrisy, according to Brown?

2. What do the French businessmen say is the best thing the king could do for them?

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

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

5. How is property dealt with in fascism?

6. What meaning does the author give to the idea that public interest supersedes private interests and rights?

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

8. What is one definition of capitalism that its supporters might use?

9. In the "Is Atlas Shrugging?" chapter, the author asks what question about the novel "Atlas Shrugged"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several mentions of why noncapitalist countries that do not like capitalism. What are the reasons the authors give for noncapitalist nations hating and condemning capitalism? Are these reasons logical and rational based on the theories of capitalism presented in the book? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Using information provided in the text, answer the following question: What is the purpose of the individual in capitalism?

Essay Topic 3

What does the author believe about businessmen and capitalism? How are businessmen central to the author's arguments about capitalism?

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