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

2. How does Kira feel about using Andrei?
(a) She feels no remorse.
(b) She is remorseful.
(c) She feels bad at first but then forgets.
(d) She denies feeling remorse, but actually does.

3. Who is the man that Kira wants to save?
(a) Andrei.
(b) Leo.
(c) Howard.
(d) Hank.

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

5. In a dying society, how many choices does Rand say individuals have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Too many to count.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?

4. Kira asks Andrei what it feels like to be treated like which of the following?

5. When was We The Living published?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What advice does Rand give to the new intellectuals?

4. What are the results of collectivism in Anthem?

5. What is the significance of the title We the Living to the contents of Chapter 2?

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

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

8. Compare Hank and Francisco.

9. What does Atlas Shrugged defend?

10. What does Howard think the root of evil is?

(see the answer keys)

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