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Ayn Rand Trivia Quiz

This is just a simple quiz on one of my favorite authors, Ayn Rand.

A multiple-choice quiz by alisa888. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
alisa888

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,754

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
460

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Ayn Rand was born: Hint

June 30, 1920

December 18, 1902

August 10, 1895

February 2, 1905

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ayn Rand's real name was Alice Rosenbaum. She chose the name 'Ayn' from: Hint

Her favorite actress

A Finnish author

A nickname

A brand of typewriter

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The Fountainhead" was published in: Hint

1926

1965

1943

1957

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Question 4 of 10

4. What writer did Ayn most admire? Hint

Victor Hugo

Edgar Allen Poe

Gertrude Stein

Mark Twain

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ayn believed that the best economic system is: Hint

Communism

Anarchy

Capitalism with government controls

Laissez-faire capitalism

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Ayn Rand novel was based on communist Russia? Hint

Atlas Shrugged

We The Living

The Fountainhead

Anthem

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ayn Rand's heroines were modeled to physically resemble her.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ayn was married to what man for fifty years? Hint

Nathaniel Branden

John Galt

Peter Keating

Frank O'Connor

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Question 9 of 10

9. After "Atlas Shrugged," Ayn did not publish another novel.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ayn Rand's philosophy is called:

Answer: (starts with 'o')

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ayn Rand was born:

Answer: February 2, 1905

She was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Ayn came to the U.S. after graduating from the University of Petrograd in 1924. She began her career working in the film industry as an extra and script writer.

2. Ayn Rand's real name was Alice Rosenbaum. She chose the name 'Ayn' from:

Answer: A Finnish author

It has also been suggested that Ayn may have been intended as coming from a Hebrew word meaning 'eye'. The source of her professional surname is unknown.

3. "The Fountainhead" was published in:

Answer: 1943

This book was later made into a movie starring Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal. Ayn wrote the screenplay.

4. What writer did Ayn most admire?

Answer: Victor Hugo

However, Gertrude Stein was an inspiration for Lois Cook, a character featured in "The Fountainhead".

5. Ayn believed that the best economic system is:

Answer: Laissez-faire capitalism

6. Which Ayn Rand novel was based on communist Russia?

Answer: We The Living

Ayn witnessed the 1917 Revolution. She remained opposed to Communism all of her professional life. Along with Walt Disney and many others, Ayn served as a witness for the House of Un-American Activies Committee.

7. Ayn Rand's heroines were modeled to physically resemble her.

Answer: false

Ayn's heroines were most often light-haired, blue-eyed, tall and thin. Ayn herself was short, stocky, and her hair as well as her eyes were dark.

8. Ayn was married to what man for fifty years?

Answer: Frank O'Connor

Nathaniel Branden was one of Ayn Rand's associates until 1968, Peter Keating is a character of "The Fountainhead", and John Galt is the hero of "Atlas Shrugged."

9. After "Atlas Shrugged," Ayn did not publish another novel.

Answer: true

"Atlas Shrugged" was published in 1957. After that, Ayn published many non-fiction books clarifying her philosophical views presented in her novels.

10. Ayn Rand's philosophy is called:

Answer: objectivism

Ayn's philosophy is based upon rational thought and individuality.

Source: Author alisa888

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