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Quiz about Ayn Rand and her Philosophy
Quiz about Ayn Rand and her Philosophy

Ayn Rand and her Philosophy Trivia Quiz


Interesting life. Interesting ideas.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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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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Question 1 of 10
1. Rand's major novel is 'Atlas Shrugged'? Who is the protagonist? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Rand's other major novel, 'The Fountainhead', was made into a movie. Who played the lead? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these works is not by Rand? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which is not a work by Ayn Rand? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A principal disciple of Rand's also became involved in her personal life. Who was he? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name given to Rand's philosophy? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following is a core concept of Rand's philosophy? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which concept is consistent with Rand's philosophy? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was Rand's real name? Hint


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



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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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