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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. Rand uses the failure of Twentieth Century Motors to make what point about socialism?
(a) The socialist system allows the greatest minds to get ahead.
(b) The socialist system only takes from those with ability and gives to others who are less deserving.
(c) It is only fair that everyone make the same salary.
(d) Production increases when everyone shares in the work.

2. Danneskjtzld contrasts himself with what legendary hero?
(a) Prometheus
(b) Zorro
(c) Achilles
(d) Robin Hood

3. Dr. Potter of the State Science Institute threatens Rearden who pretends not to understand his threats. Why?
(a) If he did, he would have to kill Potter.
(b) If he did, he would cancel his business plans.
(c) If he did, he would take his product off the market.
(d) If he did, he would have to give Rearden Metal to the government.

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

5. At the Thanksgiving dinner, why does Lillian urge Hank not to fight the lawsuit?
(a) She says he cannot win.
(b) She says they will assassinate him.
(c) She says he will damage her socially.
(d) She says he will win if he does not present a case.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so unusual about the cigarette Dagny gets from Dr. Hugh Akston?

2. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?

3. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?

4. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?

5. When Hank Rearden learns that the legislature has passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill, what does he learn from Mouch, his lobbyist in Washington?

(see the answer key)

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