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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. Finish the statement. "A" is _________.
(a) A in the Actual Reality.
(b) Proportionate to Z.
(c) A.
(d) To B as B is to C.

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

3. What must one have before being able to find meaningful relationships with others?
(a) Self interest.
(b) Self worth.
(c) Morality.
(d) Happiness.

4. Finish the sentence based upon Rand's theory: One must achieve interests by her own efforts only and not at the expense of another's ______.
(a) Efforts.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Loss.
(d) Achievements.

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?
(a) Tell the employer of your competitor's incompetence.
(b) Only apply for a job in which you are extremely over-qualified.
(c) Explain your competence.
(d) Flatter your prospective employer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which year was the "Psychology of Pleasure" written?

3. Complete the sentence: In order to act in self interest, man must refuse to sacrifice a ________ value for a _______ one.

4. According to Rand, what are ideas of mysticism and morality based upon?

5. Which of the following is not included in the events of an emergency according to Rand's essay on "The Ethics of Emergencies"?

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