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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, "Government Financing in a Free Society", Ayn Rand (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The principle of collectivized ethics supposes that one must live for the benefit of what?
(a) Collective whole.
(b) Family.
(c) Individual.
(d) State.

2. What method does Rand give for implementing her government financing plan?
(a) Taxation of those who make more than a specified amount.
(b) Lottery basis.
(c) Random.
(d) None.

3. Which of the following is not considered a public project?
(a) Public parks.
(b) Welfare.
(c) A local coffee shop.
(d) Public health care.

4. Some may claim that Ayn Rand's proposal for government financing is _______.
(a) Realistic.
(b) Strong.
(c) Weak.
(d) Something to be considered.

5. Which political system does Rand mention in "Collectivized Ethics," where she states men are free to produce and compete?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Mysticism.
(d) Communism.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nathaniel Branden, what word is intellectually confused with "self-sacrifice?"

2. According to the principles of selfishness, what would be the correct route for convincing an employer that you are the proper candidate for a job?

3. Rand does not believe in public projects because the public project does not benefit whom?

4. According to "Isn't Everyone Selfish?", one must ask which question about the desired action?

5. With which country's form of government does Rand largely agree?

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