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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. What kind of relationship does Rand describe the archetypes Attila and Witch Doctor as having?
(a) They are enemies.
(b) They are allies.
(c) They are not affiliated.
(d) They are linked romantically.

2. What does Jeremy Bentham champion?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Collectivism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Morality.

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

4. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Alarm Americans.
(b) Remind readers of a past warning.
(c) Present new information.
(d) Share a fictional story for pleasure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Rand use to describe the USA's founding fathers?

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

3. In which period did capitalism arise?

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

5. Freedom and philosophy first arose in which setting, according to Rand?

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