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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, "Government Financing in a Free Society", Ayn Rand (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To be selfish is not simply to act on the basis of a __________.
(a) Need.
(b) Whim.
(c) Interest.
(d) Moral.

2. With which country's form of government does Rand largely agree?
(a) United States.
(b) Russia.
(c) United Kingdom.
(d) China.

3. According to Ayn Rand, on what basis must the individual give to public works?
(a) Voluntary.
(b) Religious.
(c) Mandated.
(d) Lottery.

4. What country did Rand live in throughout her adulthood?
(a) Germany.
(b) Canada.
(c) The United States.
(d) Russia.

5. What method does Rand give for implementing her government financing plan?
(a) Random.
(b) None.
(c) Lottery basis.
(d) Taxation of those who make more than a specified amount.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year was Rand's essay, "Collectivized Ethics," published?

2. According to Branden, which word is intellectually confused with "selfishness?"

3. Rand calls government taxation laws an initiation of _________.

4. Complete the sentence: In order to act in self interest, man must refuse to sacrifice a ________ value for a _______ one.

5. What basis are you acting on if you audition for a Broadway show, after wanting to become a singer, you are an extremely competent singer, and you have performed on stage before?

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