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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the second scapegoats in a statist society, according to the author?
(a) Professors.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Thinkers.

2. Who is Louis XIV's chief adviser?
(a) Stewart.
(b) Hawkings.
(c) Franklin.
(d) Colbert.

3. How long is the protest at Berkeley in 1964 over a strip of land?
(a) Six days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Three days.

4. Fromm believes that the feeling of being separate causes what?
(a) Completeness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Security.
(d) Anxiety.

5. The author believes that society today is headed toward what?
(a) Fascism.
(b) Guild socialism.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) Dictatorship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the philosopher who introduces the concept of alienation?

2. When Louis XIV rules, what kind of government does he have?

3. What does the author believe is the basis for a mixed economy?

4. Sometimes legislators are open to _______, a fact which bewilders the public.

5. What is the form of government that prevails in most of Latin America?

Short Essay Questions

1. When talking about political views in today's world, what is the question to ask?

2. What is the theme of "Atlas Shrugged"?

3. How is property dealt with in fascism?

4. When does the author say that an irrational side will win an argument?

5. From what belief do foreign-aid programs stem?

6. What brings about an intellectual movement's collapse?

7. What is idealistic hypocrisy, according to Brown?

8. What is one definition of capitalism that its supporters might use?

9. How does the author see the conflict between the Democrats and the Republicans in America?

10. What does the existence of the draft mean for countries and politicians?

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