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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "The Ethics of Emergencies", Ayn Rand (1963).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two things Branden claims that perpetuate within society and threaten self-esteem?
(a) Anxiety and guilt.
(b) Reason and control.
(c) Anxiety and frivolity.
(d) Belief and guilt.

2. From the objectivist perspective, what should the risk on committing an act of good will be proportionate to?
(a) One's happiness.
(b) Nothing, it should be a selfless act.
(c) A reward.
(d) Public recognition.

3. According to Rand, what are the notions of altruist thought perpetuated by?
(a) Morality and mysticism.
(b) Religion.
(c) Philosophers.
(d) Whim.

4. Ayn Rand defines value as something that a person believes is necessary to do what?
(a) Keep and follow.
(b) Obtain and keep.
(c) Learn and keep.
(d) Obtain and obey.

5. What type of scheme does Branden's essay on Mental Health versus Mysticism attempt to illustrate?
(a) Likert.
(b) Manipulation.
(c) Cause and effect.
(d) Pros and cons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Rand state that philosophers substitute for God?

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

3. According to Rand, what people define the standards for "good" in a society?

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

5. Who created "good" and evil" according to Rand?

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