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

2. According to Rand, what term is used to describe a method in which one refuses to base his or her interests on context?
(a) Context-dropping.
(b) Context-popping.
(c) A drop-key.
(d) Elimination of context.

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

4. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?
(a) Rand's associate.
(b) Rand's favorite writer.
(c) The creator of Objectivism.
(d) Rand's husband.

5. According to Branden, which word is intellectually confused with "selfishness?"
(a) Egoism.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Self amorous.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Branden identify as being referred to as an "evil" by Mystics?

3. What is necessary for the existence of self-esteem according to Branden?

4. Which of the following is not included in Branden's list of avenues where people find pleasure?

5. What type of need does "mental health" fall under?

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