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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Western Society deem moral judgment?
(a) Irrational.
(b) Evil.
(c) Good.
(d) Awful.

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

3. What type of scheme does Branden's essay on Mental Health versus Mysticism attempt to illustrate?
(a) Cause and effect.
(b) Pros and cons.
(c) Likert.
(d) Manipulation.

4. What is necessary for the existence of self-esteem according to Branden?
(a) Pride.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Avarice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rand claim that Objectivists ethics are in the essay on Objectivist ethics?

2. Which of the following is not included in the hierarchy Rand gives in the objectivist evaluation of committing an act of good will?

3. In the act of conceding one's own reason in favor of another's, one commits an act of ______________.

4. According to Rand, what is the vessel in which the government seizes property and goods of the individual?

5. What book did Rand write to illustrate her objectivist views by setting up a scenario where the characters protest against collectivist ideals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ayn Rand believe happens in the process of a compromise?

2. Describe what Rand states in "The Objectivist Ethics" that philosophers and scientists have never been able to do?

3. What commonly upheld principle does Rand deem evil in Western Society as stated in her essay on living a rational life?

4. How might society commonly define compromise?

5. How does Rand define "context" in her explanation of the four considerations described?

6. What are Branden's thoughts on anxiety and guilt as stated in his essay regarding Mental Health and Mysticism?

7. What does Rand say about an act of good will in the case of an emergency?

8. How must one first begin to identify what is gray, according to Ayn Rand?

9. What does Rand mean when she states that one must not achieve her own interests by her own efforts only and not at the expense of others?

10. How does Rand describe the objectivist's act of good will?

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