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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) Readen.
(b) Marx.
(c) Bentham.
(d) Kant.

2. Rand states that to oppose views, one need which of the following?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Faith.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Morals.

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

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

5. What adjective does Rand use to describe the USA's founding fathers?
(a) Thinkers.
(b) Intellectuals.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Bodyguards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?

2. What does Rand describe as being man's only tool of knowledge?

3. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?

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

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

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