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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. In which year was "Doesn't Life Require Compromise?" written?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1963.

2. According to Rand, what are ideas of mysticism and morality based upon?
(a) Whim.
(b) Fear.
(c) Religion.
(d) Loathing.

3. Which Greek philosopher is mentioned once within the book?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Nietzche.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Sophocles.

4. According to Branden, "The Psychology of Pleasure," how many major avenues are there for one to seek pleasure?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. According to Rand, what type of principles have ruled Western Society for years?
(a) Judeo-Christian.
(b) Irrational.
(c) Christian.
(d) Egotistical.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is included in the four considerations of man's view of rationality that Rand describes?

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

4. Branden states in his essay, "The Psychology of Pleasure" that pleasure is not a _________, but a psychological need.

5. What does Rand believe the nature of the human mind to be?

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