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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, We the Living.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Andrei viewed citizens in what way?
(a) As leeches.
(b) As angry mobs.
(c) As piles of flesh.
(d) As worker ants.

2. Who does Kira have a love affair with, even though she does not like him?
(a) Leo.
(b) Andrei.
(c) Charles.
(d) Hank.

3. The injunction not to judge shows the climax of which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Socialism.

4. What was Andrei passionate about?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Collectivism.
(d) Communism.

5. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?
(a) To get money.
(b) To become free.
(c) To increase freedom for society.
(d) To convince the man to appreciate capitalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of relationship does Rand describe the archetypes Attila and Witch Doctor as having?

2. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?

3. In a dying society, how many choices does Rand say individuals have?

4. Rand describes perception as which of the following?

5. Rand says that new intellectuals must acquire which of the following?

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