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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?" Nathaniel Branden (1962).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Finish the sentence based upon Rand's theory: One must achieve interests by her own efforts only and not at the expense of another's ______.
(a) Emotions.
(b) Achievements.
(c) Efforts.
(d) Loss.

5. What does Rand claim that Objectivists ethics are in the essay on Objectivist ethics?
(a) True morality.
(b) Basic morality.
(c) Relgious elixir.
(d) Only morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rand define "society" in a basic sense?

2. What does Rand claim is not a valid standard of value in her essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"

3. In Rand's essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests," what are the two ways she claims that goals can be met?

4. What does Branden identify as being referred to as an "evil" by Mystics?

5. According to Branden, which concept is used by Mystics to encourage human self-sacrifice?

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