AYN RAND LIFE
What country was Rand born?
Russia
What is communism?
A system where all goods and services are owned and provided by the government
What does Equality rename Liberty? (Two possible answers)
The Golden One or Gaea
What is a novella?
A story which is shorter than a novel and longer than a short story
In the "Suds" Episode, what plant does the doctor scrub Patrick with?
A cactus
After living in Chicago, Rand moved where?
Hollywood, California
What does Equality learn about individualism?
He learns it is better to make oneself happy and do things for your own well-being and not for a collective group of people
What is the unspeakable word in the society?
"I"
What is Equality's occupation? What was his desired occupation?
Street sweeper / Scholar
What is the name of the beach where people in Bikini Bottom go?
Goo Lagoon
How did Rand meet her husband?
She was an actress and he was an actor. She met him on the set of a movie
What is conformity?
means to be similar or identical, or be obedient/compliant
What 'natural' discovery does Equality make?
Electricity
What does Equality believe to be the most important concept to humans? (The last word of the book)
Ego
What item did Patrick have in his 'secret box'?
An embarrassing photo of SpongeBob at the Christmas Party
Why did Rand leave Russia?
She did not believe in communism and believed the US was an ideal society
What does Equality's light-bulb symbolize?
Knowledge, Individualism, Power, Freedom, etc.
What does Equality rename himself and why?
Prometheus - brought fire to humans just like he is bringing knowledge (the lightbulb) to humans
Why do the Council of Scholars reject the light-bulb?
Because they are afraid of it, it will put the candle makers out of work
What is the name of the baby chick that hatches in Mrs. Puff's boating school?
Roger
What was the occupation of Rand's father?
A chemist
What is collectivism?
refers to an emphasis on a collective group rather than individual action or identity
What is the average life-expectancy in this society?
40-45 yrs old
When and where does the story take place?
The location is not stated and the time period is only known to be sometime in the future
What three things happen before the Hash-slinging-slasher shows up?
1. The lights will flicker on and off
2. The phone will ring but there will be nobody there
3. The bus will drop him off
(The walls ooze green slime - but they always do that)