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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. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.
(a) Companionship.
(b) Generousity.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Benevolence.

2. What does Branden identify as being referred to as an "evil" by Mystics?
(a) Envy.
(b) Pride.
(c) Greed.
(d) Sloth.

3. What does self-esteem provide a person with according to Branden?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Superiority complexes.
(c) Control.
(d) Happiness.

4. From the altruist perspective, saving the life of a stranger is equivalent to saving the life of _________.
(a) All humans.
(b) A loved one.
(c) God.
(d) Yourself.

5. Which of the following is not examined by Rand within "The Virtue of Selfishness?"
(a) Politics.
(b) Economics.
(c) Epistemology.
(d) Etymology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of scheme does Branden's essay on Mental Health versus Mysticism attempt to illustrate?

2. How does Rand define "society" in a basic sense?

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

4. Which instinct does self-sacrifice directly contradict?

5. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?

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