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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. In what year did Rand write the essay, "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"
(a) 1972.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1963.

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

3. Which of the following is included in the four considerations of man's view of rationality that Rand describes?
(a) Reality.
(b) Responsibility.
(c) Plausibility.
(d) Effort.

4. What must the goals one chooses to pursue be in order to be a rational thinker?
(a) Ever-changing.
(b) Malleable.
(c) Achieveable.
(d) Flexible.

5. According to Rand, what are the notions of altruist thought perpetuated by?
(a) Morality and mysticism.
(b) Religion.
(c) Philosophers.
(d) Whim.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Branden, which concept is used by Mystics to encourage human self-sacrifice?

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

3. What basis are you acting on if you audition for a Broadway show, after wanting to become a singer, you are an extremely competent singer, and you have performed on stage before?

4. What notion does Branden attempt to refute in his essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish"?

5. What does self-esteem provide a person with according to Branden?

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