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

2. From the altruist perspective, saving the life of a stranger is equivalent to saving the life of _________.
(a) All humans.
(b) Yourself.
(c) God.
(d) A loved one.

3. According to Branden, which concept is used by Mystics to encourage human self-sacrifice?
(a) Peace.
(b) Holiness.
(c) Faith.
(d) Jesus Christ.

4. At the conclusion of Rand's essay on the Objectivist ethics, what does she state is the standard value for the Objectivist?
(a) The creation of offspring.
(b) The development of the world.
(c) Man's life.
(d) The society.

5. What word does Rand state that philosophers substitute for God?
(a) The Church.
(b) Society.
(c) People.
(d) Satan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does self-esteem provide a person with according to Branden?

2. What are the two things Branden claims that perpetuate within society and threaten self-esteem?

3. Which instinct does self-sacrifice directly contradict?

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

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

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