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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) The creator of Objectivism.
(b) Rand's favorite writer.
(c) Rand's associate.
(d) Rand's husband.

2. Complete the sentence: In order to act in self interest, man must refuse to sacrifice a ________ value for a _______ one.
(a) Higher, lower.
(b) Better, worse.
(c) Lower, higher.
(d) Worse, better.

3. What does self-esteem provide a person with according to Branden?
(a) Control.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Superiority complexes.

4. In what year was "The Ethics of Emergencies" written?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1964.

5. Which of the following is not included in the hierarchy Rand gives in the objectivist evaluation of committing an act of good will?
(a) Effort.
(b) Money.
(c) Plausibility.
(d) Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Branden, what must human beings have in order to have pleasure?

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

3. According to "Isn't Everyone Selfish?", one must ask which question about the desired action?

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

5. What country is Ayn Rand originally from?

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