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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Cult of Moral Grayness", Ayn Rand (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rand define "society" in a basic sense?
(a) The downfall of the individual.
(b) A collection of individuals.
(c) The most efficient way of governing the earth.
(d) A group governed by a government.

2. In Branden's essay on "The Psychology of Pleasure" he lists five avenues upon which ________ people find pleasure.
(a) Egotistical.
(b) Sufficient.
(c) Rational.
(d) Happy.

3. Finish the statement: According to Rand, " One must _____, and prepare to be _______."
(a) Judge, judged.
(b) Love, loved.
(c) Act, questioned.
(d) Act, judged.

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

5. In what year was "The Ethics of Emergencies" written?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1963.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not included in the events of an emergency according to Rand's essay on "The Ethics of Emergencies"?

2. What word does Rand state that philosophers substitute for God?

3. In what year was "Atlas Shrugged" published?

4. What does Rand claim that Objectivists ethics are in the essay on Objectivist ethics?

5. Which of the following areas is Nathaniel Branden's area of expertise?

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