For the New Intellectual; the Philosophy of Ayn Rand Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Anthem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Kira have a love affair with, even though she does not like him?
(a) Leo.
(b) Hank.
(c) Andrei.
(d) Charles.

2. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?
(a) Logic.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Morality.
(d) Reason.

3. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?
(a) Provoke force.
(b) Create force.
(c) Consider using force when provoked.
(d) Initiate force against others.

4. What kind of revolution is needed, according to Rand?
(a) Moral.
(b) Philosophical.
(c) Reasonable.
(d) Logical.

5. Rand says that new intellectuals must acquire which of the following?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anthem concern?

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

3. Who delivers a speech in We The Living?

4. Who does Rand describe as altruism's most perfect advocate?

5. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?

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