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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. Which instinct does self-sacrifice directly contradict?
(a) Fear.
(b) Neurological.
(c) Protection.
(d) Survival.

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

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

4. Rand believes that because of altruism, what is the only reason people help others?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Fame.
(c) Obligation.
(d) Public Recognition.

5. According to Rand, what people define the standards for "good" in a society?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Religious.
(c) Wise.
(d) Strong.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Ayn Rand defines value as something that a person believes is necessary to do what?

4. Rand defends her points by stating her belief that the mainstream practice of ethics goes against the reality of _________.

5. What does Branden identify as being referred to as an "evil" by Mystics?

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