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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which period did capitalism arise?

2. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?

3. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rand describe the United States of America?

2. Describe the two choices Rand presents for a dying society.

3. What does Atlas Shrugged defend?

4. Describe Howard's view of collectivists.

5. How does Howard view altruism?

6. What are the results of collectivism in Anthem?

7. What struggle is portrayed in The Fountainhead?

8. What kind of symbolism exists in Chapter 2?

9. Why does Francisco say that money is society's virtue?

10. What are the major themes in Atlas Shrugged?

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