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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. What does Rand believe the nature of the human mind to be?
(a) A mystery.
(b) Complex.
(c) Simple.
(d) Driven by basic needs.

2. In Rand's essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests," what are the two ways she claims that goals can be met?
(a) Directly and Indirectly.
(b) Directly and with proper intent.
(c) Purely and Directly.
(d) Complete and Incomplete.

3. Complete the sentence. A _________ person's desire for pleasure is the desire to escape reality.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Rational.
(c) Irrational.
(d) Neurotic.

4. Rand believes that because of altruism, what is the only reason people help others?
(a) Fame.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Obligation.
(d) Public Recognition.

5. In which year was the essay, "Government Financing in a Free Society" published?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1962.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rand, what is defined as conducting one's life according to the divinity of nonexistent beings?

2. What is the enemy of Individualism according to Rand and the objectivist theory?

3. In which year was Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics," published?

4. According to Rand, what type of principles have ruled Western Society for years?

5. Who created "good" and evil" according to Rand?

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