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

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

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

4. Andrei viewed citizens in what way?
(a) As piles of flesh.
(b) As angry mobs.
(c) As leeches.
(d) As worker ants.

5. What kind of revolution is needed, according to Rand?
(a) Logical.
(b) Moral.
(c) Reasonable.
(d) Philosophical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?

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

3. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?

4. What does Attila need protection from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Ellsworth's role in the story.

3. What is the main goal of the man in Anthem?

4. Why is the title Anthem significant?

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

6. What struggle is portrayed in The Fountainhead?

7. How does Rand describe capitalism?

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

9. What is the purpose of For the New Intellectual?

10. How are all the stories in For the New Intellectual connected?

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