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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7 "The Moratorium on Brains".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?
(a) Industrialists like Dagny and Rearden
(b) The National Alliance of Railroads
(c) The common people.
(d) Billionaires like Francisco d'Anconia.

2. How did the Sternes say they tried to run Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) By paying the best salaries in the industry.
(b) Never criticizing anyone for a mistake or cost overrun.
(c) Imposing great penalties on those who made mistakes.
(d) From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.

3. What is so unusual about the cigarette Dagny gets from Dr. Hugh Akston?
(a) It cannot be lit.
(b) It is rolled in colored paper.
(c) It is made of unusual tobacco.
(d) It is marked with a gold dollar sign.

4. What does Danneskjtzld leave behind when he disappears into the darkness?
(a) His calling card
(b) The number to a bank account
(c) Another gun for Hank to carry
(d) A bar of gold

5. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?
(a) It does not go far enough to protect everyone.
(b) It puts decision making in the hands of uneducted people.
(c) It can be used to stifle competition, capitalism, and individualism.
(d) It is not a true socialist idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Potter of the State Science Institute threatens Rearden who pretends not to understand his threats. Why?

2. What is the symbolism of the explosion in the Colorado tunnel?

3. At the Thanksgiving dinner, why does Lillian urge Hank not to fight the lawsuit?

4. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?

5. Danneskjtzld contrasts himself with what legendary hero?

(see the answer key)

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