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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "Doesn't Life Require Compromise?" Ayn Rand (1962).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?
(a) Rand's favorite writer.
(b) Rand's associate.
(c) The creator of Objectivism.
(d) Rand's husband.

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

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

4. According to Branden, which concept is used by Mystics to encourage human self-sacrifice?
(a) Peace.
(b) Holiness.
(c) Faith.
(d) Jesus Christ.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ayn Rand's last work of fiction?

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

3. According to Branden, which word is intellectually confused with "selfishness?"

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

5. Rand clarifies her point about compromise when she asks the question about the compromise ______ and _______ along with the question of reason versus irrationality.

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