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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, For the New Intellectual.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Rand describe as a soldier of liberty?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Politician.
(c) Businessman.
(d) Average citizen.

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 did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?
(a) Logic.
(b) Reason.
(c) Morality.
(d) Emotion.

5. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?
(a) Provoke force.
(b) Create force.
(c) Consider using force when provoked.
(d) Initiate force against others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?

2. The chief intellectual, according to Rand, is which type of person?

3. What does Rand describe socialism as a revolt against?

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

5. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?

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