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

2. Which of the following is included in the four considerations of man's view of rationality that Rand describes?
(a) Effort.
(b) Plausibility.
(c) Reality.
(d) Responsibility.

3. Which of the following words is not included in those Rand uses to describe desire?
(a) Wishes.
(b) Feelings.
(c) Urges.
(d) Emotions.

4. Rand believes that because of altruism, what is the only reason people help others?
(a) Fame.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Public Recognition.
(d) Obligation.

5. According to Branden, "The Psychology of Pleasure," how many major avenues are there for one to seek pleasure?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Complete the sentence. A _________ person's desire for pleasure is the desire to escape reality.

2. According to "Isn't Everyone Selfish?", one must ask which question about the desired action?

3. No one ever really sacrifices oneself because every direct action is motivated by a person's desire. What does Branden say about this statement?

4. In what year did Rand write the essay, "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"

5. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.

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