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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 type of need does "mental health" fall under?
(a) Social.
(b) Geographical.
(c) Biological.
(d) Rational.

2. In what year did Branden write his essay, "Mental Health versus Mysticism and Self-Sacrifice?"
(a) 1972.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1961.
(d) 1963.

3. Rand defends her points by stating her belief that the mainstream practice of ethics goes against the reality of _________.
(a) Human existence.
(b) Objectivism.
(c) Ecosystems.
(d) Human peace and experience.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was "The Ethics of Emergencies" written?

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

3. Which of the following is not examined by Rand within "The Virtue of Selfishness?"

4. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.

5. What does Rand claim that Objectivists ethics are in the essay on Objectivist ethics?

(see the answer key)

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