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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. Who does Kira have a love affair with, even though she does not like him?
(a) Leo.
(b) Charles.
(c) Hank.
(d) Andrei.

2. Rand says that new intellectuals must acquire which of the following?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Knowledge.

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

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

5. When was We The Living published?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1936.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the man that Kira wants to save?

2. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?

3. Rand states that to oppose views, one need which of the following?

4. What kind of relationship does Rand describe the archetypes Attila and Witch Doctor as having?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conflict in Chapter 2, We the Living.

2. What role do the archetypes Attila and Witch Doctor play?

3. What does Rand believe the new intellectuals should do?

4. Compare Hank and Francisco.

5. How does Howard view altruism?

6. What role does Andrei play in making an argument for Rand's claims?

7. Describe Howard's view of collectivists.

8. Rand states that culture should be judged by what criteria?

9. Who is Howard Roark?

10. What are the results of collectivism in Anthem?

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