View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, "The Divine Right of Stagnation", Nathaniel Branden (1963).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what principle is a person who steals something they want acting on?
(a) Self-interest.
(b) Libertarianism.
(c) Rational thought.
(d) Whim.

2. Which of the following is not included in the hierarchy Rand gives in the objectivist evaluation of committing an act of good will?
(a) Plausibility.
(b) Money.
(c) Time.
(d) Effort.

3. Which fictional character from "Atlas Shrugged" does Ayn Rand constantly refer to in order to explain her Objectivist theory?
(a) Peter Keating.
(b) Nathanial Branden.
(c) Howard Roark.
(d) John Galt.

4. Finish this argument as Rand presents it: X is ___________; therefore, his argument is false.
(a) Immoral.
(b) Irrational.
(c) Too religious.
(d) Rational.

5. In what year was "Atlas Shrugged" published?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1957.

Short Answer Questions

1. What notion does Branden attempt to refute in his essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish"?

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

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

4. In which year was the essay, "The Divine Right of Stagnation," written?

5. How does Western Society deem moral judgment?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 190 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample