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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. What kind of revolution is needed, according to Rand?
(a) Philosophical.
(b) Reasonable.
(c) Moral.
(d) Logical.

2. How does Kira feel about using Andrei?
(a) She feels no remorse.
(b) She denies feeling remorse, but actually does.
(c) She feels bad at first but then forgets.
(d) She is remorseful.

3. Which adjective does Rand use to describe America's culture?
(a) Eager.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Unique.

4. The chief intellectual, according to Rand, is which type of person?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Scientist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?

2. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?

3. Rand states that collectivism is dead in which country?

4. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?

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

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