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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kira have a love affair with, even though she does not like him?

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

3. The injunction not to judge shows the climax of which of the following, according to Rand?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ellsworth's role in the story.

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

3. Describe Kira's relationships in Chapter 2.

4. Describe Howard's view of collectivists.

5. What does Atlas Shrugged defend?

6. What kind of symbolism exists in Chapter 2?

7. How does Howard view altruism?

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

9. Who is Howard Roark?

10. Describe Hank's career.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Rand's purpose in writing For the New Intellectual? How do you know? Is the purpose clear and straightforward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Ellsworth, from The Fountainhead, describes reason as man's greatest weapon. Is this statement true? How does it relate to the rest of the text?

Essay Topic 3

Rand defends the concept of self-interest, especially in Atlas Shrugged. How does Rand defend self-interest? What kind of self-interest does she defend, if so? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

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