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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "The Ethics of Emergencies", Ayn Rand (1963).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?
(a) Rand's associate.
(b) Rand's husband.
(c) The creator of Objectivism.
(d) Rand's favorite writer.

3. Rand defends her points by stating her belief that the mainstream practice of ethics goes against the reality of _________.
(a) Objectivism.
(b) Human existence.
(c) Human peace and experience.
(d) Ecosystems.

4. According to Rand, what does an act of good will require in the eyes of the objectivist?
(a) Self-manipulation.
(b) Self-interest.
(c) Selfishness.
(d) Self-sacrifice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Branden acknowledge as being one of the major causes of mental degradation?

2. From the altruist perspective, saving the life of a stranger is equivalent to saving the life of _________.

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

4. What does self-esteem provide a person with according to Branden?

5. Although Rand does not support altruistic belief, she does not ______against it.

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