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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, "The Divine Right of Stagnation", Nathaniel Branden (1963).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What basis are you acting on If you audition for a Broadway show, you are a poor singer, but you have always have wanted to sing?
(a) Desire.
(b) Self-interest.
(c) Need.
(d) Egoism.

2. From the altruist perspective, saving the life of a stranger is equivalent to saving the life of _________.
(a) God.
(b) Yourself.
(c) A loved one.
(d) All humans.

3. Which political system does Rand mention in "Collectivized Ethics," where she states men are free to produce and compete?
(a) Mysticism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Socialism.

4. According to Ayn Rand, human error is _______________.
(a) Unacceptable.
(b) Acceptable.
(c) Unavoidable.
(d) Avoidable.

5. What country is Ayn Rand originally from?
(a) The United Kingdom.
(b) Germany.
(c) The United States.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tools must one use in a real life situation?

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

3. According to Ayn Rand, one must pass moral judgment in order to live what kind of life?

4. Which of the following is not in violation of human survival as stated by the objectivist principle?

5. According to Rand, what are the notions of altruist thought perpetuated by?

(see the answer key)

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