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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. How does the author refer to a principle?

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

3. The author refers to the situation in which sacrifice is considered good and self-improvement is not as what?

4. The existence of the military draft, according to the author, is the epitome of what?

5. The author believes that the _______ of man is responsible for production and prosperity.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is property dealt with in fascism?

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

3. What meaning does the author give to the idea that public interest supersedes private interests and rights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Fromm characterize man's alienation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on the various authors in the book, what role does economics have on politics? Discuss the differences and similarities in the views held by Rand, Branden and Greenspan. Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Using examples from the book to support your answer; what does Rand mean when she says there is morality in rational self-interest?

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