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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "Collectivized 'Rights'", Ayn Rand (1963).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.
(a) Benevolence.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Companionship.
(d) Generousity.

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

3. Which country established a socialist system by vote?
(a) Nazi Germany.
(b) The United States.
(c) Soviet Russia.
(d) France.

4. Which of the following is not examined by Rand within "The Virtue of Selfishness?"
(a) Etymology.
(b) Epistemology.
(c) Politics.
(d) Economics.

5. Ayn Rand defines value as something that a person believes is necessary to do what?
(a) Obtain and obey.
(b) Learn and keep.
(c) Obtain and keep.
(d) Keep and follow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of need does "mental health" fall under?

2. According to Rand, what are ideas of mysticism and morality based upon?

3. Which term is defined as "a manifestation of helplessness, of self-loathing and of the desire for the unearned?"

4. According to Branden, "The Psychology of Pleasure," how many major avenues are there for one to seek pleasure?

5. Finish the statement. "A" is _________.

(see the answer key)

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