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 Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?
(a) Collectivism.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Altruism.

2. When was Anthem published?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1933.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1945.

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

4. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?
(a) Despair.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Socialism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of revolution is needed, according to Rand?

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

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

4. Who is the man that Kira wants to save?

5. When was We The Living published?

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