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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rand, what people define the standards for "good" in a society?

2. What is necessary for the existence of self-esteem according to Branden?

3. According to Rand, every interest that a person employs must be based in ________.

4. According to Rand, what is the vessel in which the government seizes property and goods of the individual?

5. At the conclusion of Rand's essay on the Objectivist ethics, what does she state is the standard value for the Objectivist?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ayn Rand so against compromise?

2. Explain the point Branden asserts at the beginning of "The Psychology of Pleasure."

3. How might society commonly define compromise?

4. Why does Rand reject the widely accepted views of morals and values in regard to human existence?

5. How does altruism fit into Branden's essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?"

6. How does Rand describe the objectivist's act of good will?

7. What are Branden's ideas of self-sacrifice regarding mental health?

8. What commonly upheld principle does Rand deem evil in Western Society as stated in her essay on living a rational life?

9. What does Rand say about the definition of society in her essay "The Objectivist Ethics?"

10. According to Nathaniel Branden, why do mystics decree pride as an evil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Rand's essay on "The Monument Builders," Rand challenges and rejects the socialist movement. What does Rand dislike about the socialist movement? What is the significance of the title?

Essay Topic 2

Using Rand's objectivist theory, explain why it is rational to aid others in an emergency situation. How does this differ from Rand's belief about helping others in a situation which is not considered an emergency?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Ayn Rand's philosophy on Objectivism as stated in her essay on objectivist ethics. What are the main ideas of Objectivist ethics?

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