The Virtue of Selfishness Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 5, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?" Nathaniel Branden (1962) to Chapter 6, "The Psychology of Pleasure", Nathaniel Branden (1964)

Quiz: Chapter 5, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?" Nathaniel Branden (1962) 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. Which of the following does not fall into the category of what Branden would consider a proper avenue for seeking pleasure?
a) Working on a project.
b) Writing a song.
c) Painting.
d) Watching television.

2. According to Branden, which word is intellectually confused with "selfishness?"
a) Egoism.
b) Confidence.
c) Conceit.
d) Self amorous.

3. According to Branden, what must human beings have in order to have pleasure?
a) Self esteem.
b) A sense of purpose.
c) Happiness.
d) Enlightenment.

4. According to Branden, what determines a person's individual pleasures?
a) Mysticism.
b)...
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