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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Cult of Moral Grayness", Ayn Rand (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following vocabulary words were not defined in Branden's essay on Mental Health versus Mysticism?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Reason.
(c) Self-esteem.
(d) Grief.

2. Although Rand does not support altruistic belief, she does not ______against it.
(a) Attack.
(b) Act.
(c) Rebel.
(d) Speak.

3. Which of the following areas is Nathaniel Branden's area of expertise?
(a) Neuroscience.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Theology.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rand, compromise is similar to what?

2. Which of the following is not included in the events of an emergency according to Rand's essay on "The Ethics of Emergencies"?

3. Complete the sentence: In order to act in self interest, man must refuse to sacrifice a ________ value for a _______ one.

4. What is a person considered to be who attempts to find the morally good in a given situation but acts incorrectly by honest mistake?

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

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