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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. What is the symbolism of the explosion in the Colorado tunnel?
(a) It represents the end of an era.
(b) It represents the poor quality goods industrialists offer out of greed.
(c) It marks the end of the Unification Board.
(d) It is what happens when logic and reason are abandoned for political expediency.

2. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?
(a) He has the social skills that Hank lacks.
(b) He is Hank's brother.
(c) He could get a job anywhere but wants to help his brother.
(d) He holds an engineering degree.

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

4. What does Phillip want to leave Henry's house?
(a) Money to start a business.
(b) Controlling interest in Rearden Metal stock.
(c) Paid up tuition to Harvard.
(d) A new car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?

2. How does Hank protect Danneskjtzld when the police arrive?

3. Danneskjtzld contrasts himself with what legendary hero?

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

5. What is the last thing passengers see on Kip Chalmers' train as they enter the tunnel?

(see the answer key)

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