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

2. What type of government financing does Ayn Rand propose in her essay, "Government Financing in a Free Society?"
(a) Mandatory taxation.
(b) Dependent financing.
(c) Independent financing.
(d) Voluntary taxation.

3. Rand does not believe in public projects because the public project does not benefit whom?
(a) Anyone.
(b) Every individual.
(c) Rationally.
(d) Some individuals.

4. 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) None.
(d) Random.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Branden, what do values in the context of ethics guide?

2. Some may claim that Ayn Rand's proposal for government financing is _______.

3. In which political system does the government own all societal goods and provide the people with what they need?

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

5. Which political system does Rand mention in "Collectivized Ethics," where she states men are free to produce and compete?

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