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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, "Counterfeit Individualism", Nathaniel Branden (1962).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Branden's notion of pleasure being a psychological need also fits into which of his other notions?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Morality.
(c) Mysticism.
(d) Mental health.

2. Which fictional character from "Atlas Shrugged" does Ayn Rand constantly refer to in order to explain her Objectivist theory?
(a) Peter Keating.
(b) Nathanial Branden.
(c) Howard Roark.
(d) John Galt.

3. In which political system does the government own all societal goods and provide the people with what they need?
(a) Capitalist.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Libertarian.
(d) Communist.

4. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?
(a) Rand's favorite writer.
(b) Rand's husband.
(c) The creator of Objectivism.
(d) Rand's associate.

5. The function of pleasure is to give a man his own sense of what?
(a) Righteousness.
(b) Sufficiency.
(c) Efficacy.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words is not included in those Rand uses to describe desire?

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

3. How does Rand define "society" in a basic sense?

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

5. Which instinct does self-sacrifice directly contradict?

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