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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes that Louis XIV creates a welfare state and ruins what?

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

3. According to the author, many less-developed countries feel ______ by capitalism.

4. In "Atlas Shrugged," what is the second antagonist?

5. The author believes that being free means freedom from what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the French businessmen say is the best thing the king could do for them?

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

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

5. What does the pope's encyclical say about work?

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

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

8. What is idealistic hypocrisy, according to Brown?

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

10. What is the reason, according to the author, that capitalism is having trouble sustaining itself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do the various authors believe about government spending? How do Greenspan, Rand, Hessen and Branden say government should spend its money and resources? Use examples from the book to compare and contrast the various authors and their beliefs.

Essay Topic 2

Based on the information presented in the book, do you think that Rand is a conservative or a liberal? Why? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What are the differences between the pope's encyclical and Rand's view of capitalism? Use the text to find examples to support your answer.

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