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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. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?

2. Who does Rand describe as altruism's most perfect advocate?

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

4. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?

5. What is the setting for We The Living?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Howard's view of collectivists.

3. Why is the title Anthem significant?

4. What does Rand believe the role of intellectuals is?

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

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

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

8. Describe Kira's relationships in Chapter 2.

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

10. What role does Rand describe industrialists as having?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Is For the New Intellectual a piece of realism? Are the stories in the text realistic? What elements of fantasy are present?

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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