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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

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Question 1 of 10

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

Jake Barnes

Howard Roark

John Galt

Daniel Martin

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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

Wilhelm Stekel

Erich Fromm

Nathaniel Branden

Emil Coue

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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

Rational Egoism

Empiricism

Utilitarianism

Fascism

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Question 8 of 10

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

Emphasis on altruism and social welfare programs

Linkage of church and state

Extensive regulation by the government of personal and business affairs

Independence and self-reliance

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Rand's real name? Hint

Christine Beauchamp

Bertha Pappenheim

Alice Rosenbaum

Eve Sizemore

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Question 10 of 10

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

Frank O'Connor

George Putnam

Alfred Douglas

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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