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Ayn Rand and her Philosophy Trivia Quiz

Interesting life. Interesting ideas.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
35,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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942

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Rand's major novel is 'Atlas Shrugged'? Who is the protagonist? Hint

Howard Roark

Jake Barnes

Daniel Martin

John Galt

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Question 2 of 10

2. Rand's other major novel, 'The Fountainhead', was made into a movie. Who played the lead? Hint

Gary Cooper

Glenn Ford

Dana Andrews

Robert Mitchum

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these works is not by Rand? Hint

Anthem

The Night of January 16

We, The Living

Germinal

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is not a work by Ayn Rand? Hint

The Virtue of Selfishness

Cry, The Beloved Country

For The New Intellectual

Philosophy: Who Needs It?

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Question 5 of 10

5. A principal disciple of Rand's also became involved in her personal life. Who was he? Hint

Erich Fromm

Wilhelm Stekel

Emil Coue

Nathaniel Branden

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name given to Rand's philosophy? Hint

Objectivism

Transcendentalism

Positivism

Dialectical Materialism

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is a core concept of Rand's philosophy? Hint

Utilitarianism

Fascism

Empiricism

Rational Egoism

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which concept is consistent with Rand's philosophy? Hint

Linkage of church and state

Emphasis on altruism and social welfare programs

Independence and self-reliance

Extensive regulation by the government of personal and business affairs

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Rand's real name? Hint

Alice Rosenbaum

Eve Sizemore

Bertha Pappenheim

Christine Beauchamp

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Question 10 of 10

10. Rand's husband was ... ? Hint

Alfred Douglas

Frank O'Connor

George Putnam

Hugh Spenser

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rand's major novel is 'Atlas Shrugged'? Who is the protagonist?

Answer: John Galt

Roark is in 'The Fountainhead'.

2. Rand's other major novel, 'The Fountainhead', was made into a movie. Who played the lead?

Answer: Gary Cooper

The novel was better. Patricia Neal and Raymond Massey also starred.

3. Which of these works is not by Rand?

Answer: Germinal

'January' is a play. The other two are works of fiction. 'Germinal' is by Zola.

4. Which is not a work by Ayn Rand?

Answer: Cry, The Beloved Country

'Cry' is by Alan Paton.

5. A principal disciple of Rand's also became involved in her personal life. Who was he?

Answer: Nathaniel Branden

She was instrumental in the marriage of Nathaniel and Barbara Branden - and in the undoing of their marriage. (There are books and movies on the subject.)

6. What is the name given to Rand's philosophy?

Answer: Objectivism

The philosophy has many followers - and detractors.

7. Which of the following is a core concept of Rand's philosophy?

Answer: Rational Egoism

'Selfish' is good.

8. Which concept is consistent with Rand's philosophy?

Answer: Independence and self-reliance

Every man for himself.

9. What was Rand's real name?

Answer: Alice Rosenbaum

From Russia. With love?

10. Rand's husband was ... ?

Answer: Frank O'Connor

Source: Author robert362

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