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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. In Branden's essay on "The Psychology of Pleasure" he lists five avenues upon which ________ people find pleasure.
(a) Egotistical.
(b) Rational.
(c) Sufficient.
(d) Happy.

2. What does Rand claim about the existence of compromise?
(a) That it is possible.
(b) That it can only exist with very rational people.
(c) That there is no compromise.
(d) That it paves the way toward human reason.

3. What must one have before being able to find meaningful relationships with others?
(a) Self interest.
(b) Morality.
(c) Self worth.
(d) Happiness.

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

5. What is the enemy of Individualism according to Rand and the objectivist theory?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Mysticism.
(d) Altruism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rand defends her points by stating her belief that the mainstream practice of ethics goes against the reality of _________.

2. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?

3. What must the goals one chooses to pursue be in order to be a rational thinker?

4. To be selfish is not simply to act on the basis of a __________.

5. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.

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