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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. According to Ayn Rand, on what basis must the individual give to public works?
(a) Voluntary.
(b) Lottery.
(c) Religious.
(d) Mandated.

2. According to Rand, what is defined as conducting one's life according to the divinity of nonexistent beings?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Religion.
(c) Morality.
(d) Buddhism.

3. Rand states that the alleged goal of socialism was to end ________.
(a) Peace.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Revolt.

4. In which year was the essay, "The Divine Right of Stagnation," written?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1964.

5. According to Rand, compromise is synonymous with relinquishing one's ____________.
(a) Freedom.
(b) Choice.
(c) Self interest.
(d) Values.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Rand's essay, "Man's Rights," she describes several societies that exhibited a collectivist system. Which society is not included?

2. 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?

3. What year did Nathaniel Branden write his essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?"

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

5. What does Rand claim about the existence of compromise?

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