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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. Who does Rand describe as altruism's most perfect advocate?
(a) Marx.
(b) Readen.
(c) Kant.
(d) Bentham.

2. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?
(a) Logical thoughts.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Negative feelings.
(d) Weapons.

3. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?
(a) Government officials.
(b) Intellectuals.
(c) Those who are physically strongest.
(d) The military.

4. What kind of crime was Leo arrested for?
(a) Murder.
(b) Political crime.
(c) Sexual crime.
(d) Vandalism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of revolution is needed, according to Rand?

2. Which adjective does Rand use to describe America's culture?

3. What is the setting for We The Living?

4. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?

5. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?

(see the answer key)

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