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. What does the man in Anthem want to achieve?
(a) Riches.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Savagery.

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

3. Freedom and philosophy first arose in which setting, according to Rand?
(a) Soviet Russia.
(b) Ancient Greece.
(c) Ancient Rome.
(d) Renaissance Europe.

4. When was We The Living published?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1940.

5. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?
(a) Capitalism vs. Socialism.
(b) Individual vs. State.
(c) Indiivual vs. Capitalism.
(d) Collectivism vs. Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?

2. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?

3. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?

4. What does Rand describe as being man's only tool of knowledge?

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

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