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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. Complete the quote: "_____ is a desire experienced by a person who does not know and does not care to discover its cause."
(a) Whim.
(b) Need.
(c) Want.
(d) Moral.

2. At the conclusion of Rand's essay on the Objectivist ethics, what does she state is the standard value for the Objectivist?
(a) The society.
(b) The development of the world.
(c) The creation of offspring.
(d) Man's life.

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

4. What is necessary for the existence of self-esteem according to Branden?
(a) Pride.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Avarice.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the two things Branden claims that perpetuate within society and threaten self-esteem?

3. Which of the following is not included in the events of an emergency according to Rand's essay on "The Ethics of Emergencies"?

4. Which of the following vocabulary words were not defined in Branden's essay on Mental Health versus Mysticism?

5. Which of the following is not included in the hierarchy Rand gives in the objectivist evaluation of committing an act of good will?

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