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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Cult of Moral Grayness", Ayn Rand (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rand, every interest that a person employs must be based in ________.
(a) Reason.
(b) Reality.
(c) Careful consideration.
(d) Context.

2. According to "Isn't Everyone Selfish?", one must ask which question about the desired action?
(a) Whether.
(b) How.
(c) When.
(d) Why.

3. Which Greek philosopher is mentioned once within the book?
(a) Nietzche.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Descartes.

4. According to the principles of selfishness, what would be the correct route for convincing an employer that you are the proper candidate for a job?
(a) Explain your competence.
(b) Tell the employer of your competitor's incompetence.
(c) Only apply for a job in which you are extremely over-qualified.
(d) Flatter your prospective employer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which instinct does self-sacrifice directly contradict?

2. Which of the following areas is Nathaniel Branden's area of expertise?

3. What was Ayn Rand's last work of fiction?

4. What year did Ayn Rand write the essay, "The Cult of Moral Grayness?"

5. On what principle is a person who steals something they want acting on?

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