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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. In which period did capitalism arise?

2. Freedom and philosophy first arose in which setting, according to Rand?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Atlas Shrugged defend?

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

3. What struggle is portrayed in The Fountainhead?

4. Describe Hank's career.

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

6. What role does Rand describe industrialists as having?

7. What revolution does Rand call for?

8. What are the results of collectivism in Anthem?

9. Who is Howard Roark?

10. Describe Howard's view of collectivists.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Rand's use of titles. What effect do the titles have on the reader? How do the titles correspond to the stories? How do the titles influence the way the reader approaches the text?

Essay Topic 2

Do you consider Howard to be a loyal person? If he is loyal, who does he prove his loyalty to at the end of The Fountainhead?

Essay Topic 3

Is Rand's book, For the New Intellectual, propaganda? Why or why not?

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