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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 Rand claim that Objectivists ethics are in the essay on Objectivist ethics?
(a) Relgious elixir.
(b) Only morality.
(c) True morality.
(d) Basic morality.

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

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

4. What does Rand believe the nature of the human mind to be?
(a) Driven by basic needs.
(b) A mystery.
(c) Complex.
(d) Simple.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rand claim is not a valid standard of value in her essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"

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

3. Which philosopher does Rand mention in her essay on "The Objectivist Ethics?"

4. Which law does Rand propose should be used to determine man's interests?

5. What does Branden acknowledge as being one of the major causes of mental degradation?

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