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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. What is the setting for We The Living?

2. In a dying society, how many choices does Rand say individuals have?

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

4. What was Andrei passionate about?

5. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of symbolism exists in Chapter 2?

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

3. Describe Ellsworth's role in the story.

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

5. What are the major themes in Atlas Shrugged?

6. Why does Howard blow up Cortlandt?

7. Compare Hank and Francisco.

8. Describe Kira's relationships in Chapter 2.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of protagonist and antagonist in each of the five chapters in For the New Intellectual. Which has a more significant impact on the reader?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How does Rand suggest a culture should be judged? Does Rand follow through with this technique in judging other cultures?

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