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

2. 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.

3. According to Ayn Rand, one must pass moral judgment in order to live what kind of life?
(a) Irrational.
(b) Evil.
(c) Rational.
(d) Good.

4. From the objectivist perspective, what should the risk on committing an act of good will be proportionate to?
(a) A reward.
(b) Nothing, it should be a selfless act.
(c) One's happiness.
(d) Public recognition.

5. Rand defends her points by stating her belief that the mainstream practice of ethics goes against the reality of _________.
(a) Human existence.
(b) Ecosystems.
(c) Human peace and experience.
(d) Objectivism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Nathaniel Branden, what word is intellectually confused with "self-sacrifice?"

3. Which philosopher does Rand mention in her essay on "The Objectivist Ethics?"

4. Finish this argument as Rand presents it: X is ___________; therefore, his argument is false.

5. No one ever really sacrifices oneself because every direct action is motivated by a person's desire. What does Branden say about this statement?

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