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Ayn Rand's Life Trivia Quiz

A few simple questions about the life of Ayn Rand, the creator of Objectivism.

A multiple-choice quiz by waffleboy1109. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
waffleboy1109

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
250,735

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Ayn Rand born? Hint

St. Petersburg

Riga

Moscow

Kiev

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Ayn Rand born? Hint

1904

1907

1906

1905

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Question 3 of 10

3. What university did Ayn Rand attend? Hint

University of Petrograd

Moscow State University

University of Dorpat

Astrakhan State University

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Ayn Rand's major? Hint

History

Philosophy

Russian Literature

Philology

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Ayn Rand emigrate from Russia to the United States? Hint

1926

1934

1932

1924

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Ayn Rand's husband's name? Hint

Nathaniel Blumenthal

Frank O'Connor

Leonard Peikoff

Rand never married

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Question 7 of 10

7. The sale of what screenplay was Ayn Rand's first literary success? Hint

Night of January 16th

Ideal

Red Pawn

Think Twice

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did Ayn Rand die? Hint

1982

1980

1981

1985

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where are Ayn Rand and her husband Frank buried? Hint

Valhalla, New York

They were both cremated

Hollywood, California

St. Petersburg, Russia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Approximately how many copies of Ayn Rand's books were sold in 2002? Hint

500,000

750,000

1,000,000

600,000

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Ayn Rand born?

Answer: St. Petersburg

St. Peterburg was founded and named after Emperor Peter the Great, believed by many to be the greatest of Russian leaders, in 1703. It would later be re-named Petrograd, then Leningrad, and became St. Petersburg again in 1991.

2. When was Ayn Rand born?

Answer: 1905

Rand was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on February 2nd and was the eldest of three daughters (Alisa, Natasha, and Nora) of a Jewish family. Her parents, Zinovny Zacharovich Rosenbaum and Anna Borisovna Rosenbaum, were agnostic and largely non-observant.

3. What university did Ayn Rand attend?

Answer: University of Petrograd

When Rand returned from the Crimea, St. Petersburg had become Petrograd, and the name of the university was changed as well.

4. What was Ayn Rand's major?

Answer: Philosophy

Rand majored in philosophy, but the curriculum at Petrograd included history, philology and law. Philology is the study of language and the literature in the language.

5. When did Ayn Rand emigrate from Russia to the United States?

Answer: 1926

Rand arrived in New York, her later home, in February, 1926. She described New York in "The Fountainhead": "I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of New York's skyline, the sky over New York and the will of man made visible."

6. What was Ayn Rand's husband's name?

Answer: Frank O'Connor

Blumenthal would later be known as Branden, and Peikoff would be her "intellectual heir." Rand met O'Connor while working with Cecil B. DeMille on the set of "King of Kings." They married on April 15, 1929 and remained married until his death in 1979.

7. The sale of what screenplay was Ayn Rand's first literary success?

Answer: Red Pawn

"Red Pawn" was bought by Universal Studios in 1932 and Marlene Dietrich was considered for the lead before it was shelved. She later wrote "Love Letters" and adapted "The Fountainhead" into a film.

8. When did Ayn Rand die?

Answer: 1982

After successfully battling lung cancer, Rand died of heart failure on March 6, 1982.

9. Where are Ayn Rand and her husband Frank buried?

Answer: Valhalla, New York

Rand's funeral was attended by some of her prominent followers, including Alan Greenspan. A six-foot floral arrangement in the shape of a dollar sign was placed near her casket. The cemetary where they are interred is home to many notable personalities including: Lou Gehrig, Anne Bancroft, and Sergei Rachmaninoff, Rand's favorite composer.

10. Approximately how many copies of Ayn Rand's books were sold in 2002?

Answer: 500,000

All told, over 22 millions copies of Rand's books have been sold. Her books have had an enduring effect on young people. As of January 2007, her novel "Atlas Shrugged" is being adapted as a film starring Angelina Jolie.

Source: Author waffleboy1109

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