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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. Which country established a socialist system by force?

2. According to Rand, a nation has only the right to __________ of its individual citizens.

3. According to Ayn Rand, on what basis must the individual give to public works?

4. Which major historical event ended just two decades before the essay, "The Monument Builders" was written?

5. In Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics," Rand mentions which system of government in relation to collectivized ethics?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ayn Rand believe that a government should finance itself in a free society?

2. Explain why Ayn Rand is against collectivized ethics.

3. What does Nathaniel Branden discuss in his essay, "The Divine Right of Stagnation," in regard to human growth?

4. What type of projects does the principle of "collectivized ethics" support, and by which means are those tasks carried out? Explain.

5. In Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics," Rand uses the principle to explain communism, communist thought, and society. Explain Ayn Rand's revulsion toward communism and how it pairs with collectivized ethics.

6. What does it mean to live an existence of stagnation, according to Nathaniel Branden? What scenarios does Nathaniel Branden present in his explanation?

7. What is the focus of the essay, "The Monument Builders?"

8. Explain the idea of "Collectivized Rights" as Rand describes.

9. How do people falsely define Individualism, as stated by Nathaniel Branden?

10. Explain the notion of "collectivized ethics" as mentioned in Ayn Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Rand's essay on "The Monument Builders," Rand challenges and rejects the socialist movement. What does Rand dislike about the socialist movement? What is the significance of the title?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Rand's reasoning for considering the irrationality of philosophy and philosophers.

Essay Topic 3

Nathaniel Branden claims that moralists and mystics contribute to the destruction of one's mental health. Explain his reasoning on this topic, regarding how morality and mysticism are directly related to one's mental health. Cite examples from the text to support your response.

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