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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, "How Does One Lead a Rational Life in an Irrational Society?" Rand states that people often dismiss evil around them out of what?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Irrationality.
(d) Fear.

2. In what year did Rand write the essay, "The 'Conflicts' of Men's Interests?"
(a) 1962.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1961.

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

4. In which year was the "Psychology of Pleasure" written?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1964.

5. Which of the following is not included in Branden's list of avenues where people find pleasure?
(a) Sex.
(b) Art.
(c) Recreation.
(d) Balance.

6. Ayn Rand defines value as something that a person believes is necessary to do what?
(a) Learn and keep.
(b) Obtain and keep.
(c) Obtain and obey.
(d) Keep and follow.

7. In what year was "Atlas Shrugged" published?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1957.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1963.

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

9. Which law does Rand propose should be used to determine man's interests?
(a) Law of the Land.
(b) Laws of the Self.
(c) Law of Identity.
(d) Law of Actual Reality.

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

11. Complete the sentence: In order to act in self interest, man must refuse to sacrifice a ________ value for a _______ one.
(a) Worse, better.
(b) Better, worse.
(c) Lower, higher.
(d) Higher, lower.

12. Who is the noble, true, infallible judge in Western society, according to Rand?
(a) Religious leaders.
(b) God.
(c) The President.
(d) Jesus Christ.

13. According to Rand, what are ideas of mysticism and morality based upon?
(a) Fear.
(b) Loathing.
(c) Whim.
(d) Religion.

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

15. Which philosopher does Rand mention in her essay on "The Objectivist Ethics?"
(a) Copernicus.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Nietzche.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Branden identify as being referred to as an "evil" by Mystics?

2. In what year did Branden write his essay, "Mental Health versus Mysticism and Self-Sacrifice?"

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

4. What must one have before being able to find meaningful relationships with others?

5. According to Rand, what term is used to describe a method in which one refuses to base his or her interests on context?

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