For the New Intellectual; the Philosophy of Ayn Rand Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, We the Living.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Andrei viewed citizens in what way?
(a) As angry mobs.
(b) As worker ants.
(c) As piles of flesh.
(d) As leeches.

2. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?
(a) Perception.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Reality.
(d) Morality.

3. What does Jeremy Bentham champion?
(a) Collectivism.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Morality.

4. Who is the man that Kira wants to save?
(a) Howard.
(b) Leo.
(c) Hank.
(d) Andrei.

5. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?
(a) Logical thoughts.
(b) Negative feelings.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kira feel about using Andrei?

2. Rand says that new intellectuals must acquire which of the following?

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

4. In a dying society, how many choices does Rand say individuals have?

5. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?

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