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

2. What must one have before being able to find meaningful relationships with others?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Morality.
(c) Self worth.
(d) Self interest.

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

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

5. What is it impossible to pursue in a "non-free" society?
(a) Total freedom.
(b) Equality.
(c) Rational interests.
(d) Establishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Branden's essay on "The Psychology of Pleasure" he lists five avenues upon which ________ people find pleasure.

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

3. From the objectivist perspective, what should the risk on committing an act of good will be proportionate to?

4. What does self-esteem provide a person with according to Branden?

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

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