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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "The Psychology of Pleasure", Nathaniel Branden (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year did Nathaniel Branden write his essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?"
(a) 1964.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1961.
(d) 1963.

2. What does self-esteem provide a person with according to Branden?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Superiority complexes.
(c) Control.
(d) Happiness.

3. Which of the following does not fall into the category of what Branden would consider a proper avenue for seeking pleasure?
(a) Watching television.
(b) Writing a song.
(c) Painting.
(d) Working on a project.

4. According to Branden, what must human beings have in order to have pleasure?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Enlightenment.
(c) Self esteem.
(d) A sense of purpose.

5. In which year was the "Psychology of Pleasure" written?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1961.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not included in the events of an emergency according to Rand's essay on "The Ethics of Emergencies"?

3. According to Branden, "The Psychology of Pleasure," how many major avenues are there for one to seek pleasure?

4. Although Rand does not support altruistic belief, she does not ______against it.

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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