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

3. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?

4. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Howard Roark?

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

3. Describe the conflict in Chapter 2, We the Living.

4. Describe Hank's career.

5. Describe Howard's view of collectivists.

6. What struggle is portrayed in The Fountainhead?

7. What role does Andrei play in making an argument for Rand's claims?

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

9. Why is We the Living set in Soviet Russia?

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

Describe the role of capitalism in the societies that Rand describes. Discuss the diction Rand uses to describe capitalism.

Essay Topic 3

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

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