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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 does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?

2. What does Attila need protection from?

3. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?

4. When was We The Living published?

5. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the major themes in Atlas Shrugged?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Howard's view of collectivists.

7. What are the results of collectivism in Anthem?

8. Who is Howard Roark?

9. Describe Kira's relationships in Chapter 2.

10. Why is the title Anthem significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does money play in each story? Does Rand defend money?

Essay Topic 2

What message does Rand send to the reader about industrial work and employment? What context clues are used to convey this message?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the role of one of the archetypes Rand mentions, such as the Witch Doctor or Attila.

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