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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "The Psychology of Pleasure", Nathaniel Branden (1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not included in the hierarchy Rand gives in the objectivist evaluation of committing an act of good will?
(a) Effort.
(b) Money.
(c) Time.
(d) Plausibility.

2. In what year was "The Ethics of Emergencies" written?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1961.

3. From the objectivist perspective, what should the risk on committing an act of good will be proportionate to?
(a) Nothing, it should be a selfless act.
(b) Public recognition.
(c) A reward.
(d) One's happiness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Rand believes that altruism has destroyed the concept of authentic __________ among men.

3. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?

4. According to Rand, what are the notions of altruist thought perpetuated by?

5. According to Branden, what determines a person's individual pleasures?

(see the answer key)

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