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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story in Anthem covers the rediscovery of what word?

2. When was The Fountainhead published?

3. Where was Anthem published?

4. In Anthem, Rand imagines a future where what concept is accepted?

5. What is the name of the project Howard blows up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the theme of dystopia in For the New Intellectual. Which settings in the text are examples of dystopias? What characteristics make them a dystopia?

Essay Topic 3

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

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