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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, "Government Financing in a Free Society", Ayn Rand (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What notion does Branden attempt to refute in his essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish"?
(a) That selfishness is the right way.
(b) That not all people are selfish.
(c) That selfishness is cruel and wrong.
(d) That everyone is selfish.

2. Which of the following is not considered a public project?
(a) Public health care.
(b) Public parks.
(c) Welfare.
(d) A local coffee shop.

3. What type of government financing does Ayn Rand propose in her essay, "Government Financing in a Free Society?"
(a) Voluntary taxation.
(b) Independent financing.
(c) Mandatory taxation.
(d) Dependent financing.

4. What year did Nathaniel Branden write his essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?"
(a) 1964.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1963.

5. The principle of collectivized ethics supposes that one must live for the benefit of what?
(a) Family.
(b) Collective whole.
(c) State.
(d) Individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. No one ever really sacrifices oneself because every direct action is motivated by a person's desire. What does Branden say about this statement?

2. With which country's form of government does Rand largely agree?

3. Some may claim that Ayn Rand's proposal for government financing is _______.

4. 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?

5. According to the principles of selfishness, what would be the correct route for convincing an employer that you are the proper candidate for a job?

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