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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?" Nathaniel Branden (1962).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Although Rand does not support altruistic belief, she does not ______against it.
(a) Speak.
(b) Rebel.
(c) Act.
(d) Attack.

3. According to Rand, what does an act of good will require in the eyes of an altruist?
(a) Self-manipulation.
(b) Self-interest.
(c) Self-sacrifice.
(d) Self-mutilation.

4. Which philosopher does Rand mention in her essay on "The Objectivist Ethics?"
(a) Copernicus.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Nietzche.

5. Which of the following vocabulary words were not defined in Branden's essay on Mental Health versus Mysticism?
(a) Reason.
(b) Self-esteem.
(c) Grief.
(d) Sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rand, every interest that a person employs must be based in ________.

2. Rand believes that because of altruism, what is the only reason people help others?

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

4. According to Rand, what are the notions of altruist thought perpetuated by?

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

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