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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, "The Monument Builders," Ayn Rand (1962).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rand, what does an act of good will require in the eyes of the objectivist?
(a) Self-interest.
(b) Self-sacrifice.
(c) Selfishness.
(d) Self-manipulation.

2. In which publication did "The Virtue of Selfishness" first appear?
(a) The Objectivist Newsletter.
(b) The Objectivist Quarterly.
(c) The Times.
(d) The Journal of Behavioral Psychology.

3. Rand states that the actually effect of socialism have been ________ the alleged goals.
(a) Opposite of.
(b) Synonymous with.
(c) Achieved with.
(d) Different from.

4. Rand describes that socialism can be practiced totally or partially. Which country does she use as an example of a partial socialist government?
(a) Nazi Germany.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) England.

5. Rand believes that the enactment of socialism has contributed to the _______ and destruction of individuals.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Torture.
(c) Displacement.
(d) Conformity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What concept is mentioned once in the book that according to Rand, largely influences collectivist, Western thought?

2. What year did Nathaniel Branden write his essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?"

3. In which year was "Doesn't Life Require Compromise?" written?

4. From the objectivist perspective, what should the risk on committing an act of good will be proportionate to?

5. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.

(see the answer key)

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