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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, "The Monument Builders," Ayn Rand (1962).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rand, compromise is synonymous with relinquishing one's ____________.
(a) Values.
(b) Choice.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Self interest.

2. Rand states that the actually effect of socialism have been ________ the alleged goals.
(a) Different from.
(b) Achieved with.
(c) Opposite of.
(d) Synonymous with.

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) Plausibility.
(b) Time.
(c) Effort.
(d) Money.

4. In which year was "Doesn't Life Require Compromise?" written?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1961.
(d) 1964.

5. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.
(a) Benevolence.
(b) Companionship.
(c) Generousity.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. To be selfish is not simply to act on the basis of a __________.

2. According to Rand, a person who does not attempt to define what is right or wrong in a given situation, and acts as a mixture of the two is morally what?

3. What is a person considered to be who attempts to find the morally good in a given situation but acts incorrectly by honest mistake?

4. According to Rand, what are the notions of altruist thought perpetuated by?

5. According to Rand, what are ideas of mysticism and morality based upon?

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