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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 the notions of altruist thought perpetuated by?
(a) Morality and mysticism.
(b) Whim.
(c) Religion.
(d) Philosophers.

2. According to Branden, what do values in the context of ethics guide?
(a) A man's actions and choices.
(b) A man's actions only.
(c) A man's life.
(d) A man's choice only.

3. In Rand's essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests," what are the two ways she claims that goals can be met?
(a) Purely and Directly.
(b) Directly and with proper intent.
(c) Complete and Incomplete.
(d) Directly and Indirectly.

4. What must the goals one chooses to pursue be in order to be a rational thinker?
(a) Achieveable.
(b) Flexible.
(c) Malleable.
(d) Ever-changing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rand, what does an act of good will require in the eyes of an altruist?

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

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

4. According to the principles of selfishness, what would be the correct route for convincing an employer that you are the proper candidate for a job?

5. In which year was the "Psychology of Pleasure" written?

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