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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "Doesn't Life Require Compromise?" Ayn Rand (1962).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nathaniel Branden, what word is intellectually confused with "self-sacrifice?"
(a) Altruism.
(b) Gracious.
(c) Faithful.
(d) Selfless.

2. Which of the following does not fall into the category of what Branden would consider a proper avenue for seeking pleasure?
(a) Writing a song.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Working on a project.
(d) Painting.

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

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) Achievements.
(b) Loss.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Efforts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rand, every interest that a person employs must be based in ________.

2. Branden states in his essay, "The Psychology of Pleasure" that pleasure is not a _________, but a psychological need.

3. According to Branden, which word is intellectually confused with "selfishness?"

4. According to Rand, what term is used to describe a method in which one refuses to base his or her interests on context?

5. Which of the following is not included in Branden's list of avenues where people find pleasure?

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