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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, "The Divine Right of Stagnation", Nathaniel Branden (1963).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which fictional character from "Atlas Shrugged" does Ayn Rand constantly refer to in order to explain her Objectivist theory?
(a) Howard Roark.
(b) John Galt.
(c) Nathanial Branden.
(d) Peter Keating.

2. No one ever really sacrifices oneself because every direct action is motivated by a person's desire. What does Branden say about this statement?
(a) That it is faulty.
(b) That it is absolutely incorrect.
(c) That it is absolutely correct.
(d) That is needs to be proven.

3. What does Rand claim about the existence of compromise?
(a) That there is no compromise.
(b) That it paves the way toward human reason.
(c) That it can only exist with very rational people.
(d) That it is possible.

4. Which of the following is not included in the events of an emergency according to Rand's essay on "The Ethics of Emergencies"?
(a) Shipwreck.
(b) Car accident.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Flood.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From the altruist perspective, saving the life of a stranger is equivalent to saving the life of _________.

3. From the objectivist perspective, what should the risk on committing an act of good will be proportionate to?

4. Finish this argument as Rand presents it: X is ___________; therefore, his argument is false.

5. According to Branden, what do values in the context of ethics guide?

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