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

2. According to Nathaniel Branden, what word is intellectually confused with "self-sacrifice?"
(a) Selfless.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Faithful.
(d) Gracious.

3. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.
(a) Friendship.
(b) Benevolence.
(c) Generousity.
(d) Companionship.

4. Ayn Rand defines value as something that a person believes is necessary to do what?
(a) Keep and follow.
(b) Obtain and obey.
(c) Learn and keep.
(d) Obtain and keep.

5. Rand defends her points by stating her belief that the mainstream practice of ethics goes against the reality of _________.
(a) Human existence.
(b) Objectivism.
(c) Ecosystems.
(d) Human peace and experience.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year did Rand write the essay, "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"

3. No one ever really sacrifices oneself because every direct action is motivated by a person's desire. What does Branden say about this statement?

4. Complete the quote: "_____ is a desire experienced by a person who does not know and does not care to discover its cause."

5. According to Rand, what does an act of good will require in the eyes of the objectivist?

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