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

2. Complete the quote: "_____ is a desire experienced by a person who does not know and does not care to discover its cause."
(a) Need.
(b) Moral.
(c) Want.
(d) Whim.

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

4. According to Rand, what people define the standards for "good" in a society?
(a) Religious.
(b) Wise.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Strong.

5. Which of the following is not examined by Rand within "The Virtue of Selfishness?"
(a) Etymology.
(b) Epistemology.
(c) Politics.
(d) Economics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Branden write his essay, "Mental Health versus Mysticism and Self-Sacrifice?"

2. According to Rand, what does an act of good will require in the eyes of an altruist?

3. Ayn Rand defines value as something that a person believes is necessary to do what?

4. Which of the following vocabulary words were not defined in Branden's essay on Mental Health versus Mysticism?

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

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