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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 5 "The Climax of the D'Anconias".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the symbolism of Francisco lying on the floor with his arms spread out to his sides?
(a) His confused state of mind.
(b) Sacrifice for what he believes in.
(c) Making his pain go away.
(d) His dream of flying.

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

3. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?
(a) The demands made on him by an ungrateful family.
(b) All his accomplishments after years of hard work.
(c) The close link he has to his mother.
(d) The only thing that will ever come of Rearden metal.

4. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?
(a) That Rearden Steel will be its largest contributor.
(b) That Rearden Steel will one day belong to them.
(c) That Rearden represents the blackest element of social retrogression in the country.
(d) That it is an indignificant business that will likely fail.

5. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Anti-cooperation Rule
(b) Every man for himself Rule
(c) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(d) Local and Transcontinental Rule

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the image Francisco d'Anconia has in the public eye?

2. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?

3. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?

4. What decision does Dagny make when she is nine years old?

5. A theme that runs throughout ATLAS SHRUGGED is one which shows strength and character outside but emptiness and moral corruption inside. What metaphor does Ayn Rand use to illustrate this idea?

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