The Virtue of Selfishness Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1, "The Objectivist Ethics", Ayn Rand (1961) to Chapter 6, "The Psychology of Pleasure", Nathaniel Branden (1964)

Quiz: Chapter 1, "The Objectivist Ethics", Ayn Rand (1961) to Chapter 6, "The Psychology of Pleasure", Nathaniel Branden (1964)

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. According to Rand, what are ideas of mysticism and morality based upon?
a) Loathing.
b) Whim.
c) Religion.
d) Fear.

2. According to Rand, every interest that a person employs must be based in ________.
a) Reality.
b) Context.
c) Careful consideration.
d) Reason.

3. In what year did Rand write the essay, "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"
a) 1961.
b) 1972.
c) 1962.
d) 1963.

4. According to Rand, what term is used to describe a method in which one refuses to base his or her interests on context?
a) Context-dropping.
b) Elimination...
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