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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the U.S., the economic system isn't a pure capitalist system but is what?
(a) A mixed socialism.
(b) A mixed capitalism.
(c) A mixed economy.
(d) A mixed system.

2. In what type of system is property privately owned but controlled by the government?
(a) Dictatorship.
(b) Fascism.
(c) Oligarchies.
(d) Regulatorism.

3. How does the author refer to a principle?
(a) As a proven truth.
(b) As a selected truth.
(c) As a discovered truth.
(d) As a general truth.

4. Which does the author predict will win when the principles are clearly defined by the groups hold opposite views?
(a) The logical entity.
(b) The more intelligent entity.
(c) The rational entity.
(d) The selfless entity.

5. The author believes that the _______ of man is responsible for production and prosperity.
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Strength.

6. When is isolationism prevalent in the U.S.?
(a) 1930s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1940s.

7. In "Atlas Shrugged," what is the second antagonist?
(a) Spiritual-altruism-collectivism.
(b) Mysticism-altruism-collectivism.
(c) Belief-altruism-collectivism.
(d) Religious-altruism-collectivism.

8. What do liberals and conservatives, according to the author, agree that there is a fight to save?
(a) Civilization.
(b) Families.
(c) America.
(d) Society.

9. When the author examines the situation in Viet Nam, the author reveals the belief that there is no _____ ______ for the U.S. there.
(a) Public interest.
(b) National interest.
(c) Pressing interest.
(d) Social interest.

10. What did the author present in her book "Atlas Shrugged" that is reflected in current events?
(a) Brain-drain in Germany.
(b) Brain-drain in Spain.
(c) Brain-drain in Great Britain.
(d) Brain-drain in France.

11. Lobbying is the act of trying to influence whom?
(a) Legislators.
(b) Owners.
(c) Capital markets.
(d) Bankers.

12. For the author, the Cold War is a type of what warfare?
(a) Scientific warfare.
(b) Peaceful warfare.
(c) Gang warfare.
(d) Meaningless warfare.

13. The existence of the military draft, according to the author, is the epitome of what?
(a) Statism.
(b) Lack of freedom.
(c) Coercion.
(d) Force.

14. What is one of the arguments against a volunteer army?
(a) The amount of training needed.
(b) The lack of motivation.
(c) The lack of volunteers.
(d) The high cost.

15. Who writes an encyclical that expresses contempt for capitalism?
(a) Pope Platus VI.
(b) Pope Paul VI.
(c) Pope Peter VI.
(d) Pope Pius VI.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wins the protest at Berkeley in 1964 over a strip of land?

2. How long is the protest at Berkeley in 1964 over a strip of land?

3. When is the period of McCarthyism?

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

5. How do irrational entities benefit from the United Nations, according to the author?

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