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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1 "The Man Who Belonged on Earth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rearden sell off after the bill banning people from owning multiple businesses is passed?
(a) Copper mines and freight companies
(b) Iron mines and jewelry manufacturing
(c) Copper mines and coal mines
(d) Train engines and coal mines

2. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?
(a) John Galt
(b) Eddie Willers
(c) Hank Rearden
(d) James Ellis Wyatt

3. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?
(a) Phillip Rearden
(b) Francisco d'Anconia
(c) Claude Slagenhop
(d) Hank Rearden

4. How does Rand use the party to show the superficiality of the communist guests?
(a) They prefer not to talk about politics.
(b) They have not invited any rich industrialists to the party.
(c) They are all dressed in their finest and wearing flashy jewelry.
(d) They pretend to favor defeat for the the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.

5. What is Dagny's amazing discovery at Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) Books on building aircraft.
(b) The address of the chief engineer.
(c) Plans for a revolutionary motor.
(d) The formula for Rearden metal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Sternes say they tried to run Twentieth Century Motors?

2. What is the irony of the State Science Institute's demand for 10,000 tons of Rearden Metal?

3. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?

4. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?

5. Because of the Equity of Distribution Law, there is now a Deputy Director of Distribution handling all of Rearden Metal's orders. What is his nickname?

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