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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "The Ethics of Emergencies", Ayn Rand (1963).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Nathaniel Branden in the context of this collection?
(a) Rand's associate.
(b) The creator of Objectivism.
(c) Rand's favorite writer.
(d) Rand's husband.

2. Rand believes that because of altruism, what is the only reason people help others?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Fame.
(c) Public Recognition.
(d) Obligation.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rand define "society" in a basic sense?

2. What does Rand believe the nature of the human mind to be?

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

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

5. According to Branden, which concept is used by Mystics to encourage human self-sacrifice?

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