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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. The author believes that when the ban on physical force is breached, then there is no what?
(a) Freedom of speech.
(b) Individual freedom.
(c) Freedom of rights.
(d) Political freedom.

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

3. In response to the claim that the superiority of communism is scientifically proven, the American answer is that the U.S. system is based on what?
(a) Faith in society.
(b) Belief in mankind.
(c) The rise of the individual.
(d) Faith in God.

4. Who is Erich Fromm?
(a) A psychologist and author.
(b) A mediator and author.
(c) A sociologist and author.
(d) A lawyer and author.

5. According to the author, the conflict for liberals and conservatives is between the state and whom?
(a) Tribes.
(b) Man.
(c) Family.
(d) Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes an encyclical that expresses contempt for capitalism?

2. Who does the author predict will win when there is a conflict between groups with the same principles?

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

4. When is isolationism prevalent in the U.S.?

5. Who is the governor of California when the protest at Berkeley in 1964 occurs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do Republicans and Democrats claim about their side in the fight to save civilization?

5. Who comes and helps the students protest in Berkeley in 1964?

6. How does Fromm characterize man's alienation?

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

8. What is idealistic hypocrisy, according to Brown?

9. In the "Is Atlas Shrugging?" chapter, the author asks what question about the novel "Atlas Shrugged"?

10. What does the pope's encyclical say motivates capitalism?

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