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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. At the conclusion of Rand's essay on the Objectivist ethics, what does she state is the standard value for the Objectivist?
(a) The creation of offspring.
(b) The development of the world.
(c) Man's life.
(d) The society.

2. From the objectivist perspective, what should the risk on committing an act of good will be proportionate to?
(a) A reward.
(b) Public recognition.
(c) Nothing, it should be a selfless act.
(d) One's happiness.

3. Which of the following is not included in the hierarchy Rand gives in the objectivist evaluation of committing an act of good will?
(a) Money.
(b) Effort.
(c) Plausibility.
(d) Time.

4. What word does Rand state that philosophers substitute for God?
(a) The Church.
(b) Satan.
(c) People.
(d) Society.

5. What must the goals one chooses to pursue be in order to be a rational thinker?
(a) Ever-changing.
(b) Flexible.
(c) Achieveable.
(d) Malleable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which law does Rand propose should be used to determine man's interests?

2. What does Rand believe the nature of the human mind to be?

3. What is necessary for the existence of self-esteem according to Branden?

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 ______.

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

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