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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Rand's essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests," what are the two ways she claims that goals can be met?
(a) Directly and Indirectly.
(b) Directly and with proper intent.
(c) Complete and Incomplete.
(d) Purely and Directly.

2. Rand believes that because of altruism, what is the only reason people help others?
(a) Public Recognition.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Fame.
(d) Obligation.

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

4. What does Branden acknowledge as being one of the major causes of mental degradation?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Traditional doctrines.
(c) Christian dogma.
(d) The government.

5. According to Branden, which word is intellectually confused with "selfishness?"
(a) Self amorous.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Egoism.
(d) Conceit.

6. According to Branden, what determines a person's individual pleasures?
(a) Values.
(b) Whim.
(c) Desires.
(d) Mysticism.

7. Who created "good" and evil" according to Rand?
(a) God.
(b) Various religions.
(c) Church Fathers.
(d) Humans.

8. What word does Rand state that philosophers substitute for God?
(a) People.
(b) Society.
(c) Satan.
(d) The Church.

9. What was Ayn Rand's last work of fiction?
(a) The Fountainhead.
(b) Atlas Shrugged.
(c) The Virtue of Selfishness.
(d) The Objectivist Ethics.

10. Finish this argument as Rand presents it: X is ___________; therefore, his argument is false.
(a) Immoral.
(b) Irrational.
(c) Too religious.
(d) Rational.

11. According to Nathaniel Branden, what word is intellectually confused with "self-sacrifice?"
(a) Gracious.
(b) Selfless.
(c) Faithful.
(d) Altruism.

12. At the conclusion of Rand's essay on the Objectivist ethics, what does she state is the standard value for the Objectivist?
(a) The society.
(b) The creation of offspring.
(c) The development of the world.
(d) Man's life.

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

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

15. What is necessary for the existence of self-esteem according to Branden?
(a) Pride.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Avarice.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rand claim is not a valid standard of value in her essay on "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"

2. In which publication did "The Virtue of Selfishness" first appear?

3. 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?

4. What is it impossible to pursue in a "non-free" society?

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

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