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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. In Branden's essay on "The Psychology of Pleasure" he lists five avenues upon which ________ people find pleasure.
(a) Egotistical.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sufficient.
(d) Rational.

2. Rand calls government taxation laws an initiation of _________.
(a) Finance.
(b) Force.
(c) Precedent.
(d) Choice.

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

4. Which of the following words is not included in those Rand uses to describe desire?
(a) Urges.
(b) Wishes.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Emotions.

5. In what year did Ayn Rand write, "How Does One Lead a Rational Life in an Irrational Society?"
(a) 1962.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1961.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book did Rand write to illustrate her objectivist views by setting up a scenario where the characters protest against collectivist ideals?

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

3. In Rand's essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests," what are the two ways she claims that goals can be met?

4. Rand defends her points by stating her belief that the mainstream practice of ethics goes against the reality of _________.

5. Rand states that judgment is a ______ action to commit.

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