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

2. What does Rearden say the government needed to win against him.
(a) His denial of any wrong doing.
(b) His account books.
(c) His civil rights.
(d) His cooperation.

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

4. How does Rand let the reader know that there is a connection between Francisco and Danneskjtzld?
(a) Francisco offers to introduce Rearden to Danneskjtzld.
(b) Francisco's horror when he learns that Rearden ordered d'Anconia copper.
(c) Francisco tells Rearden that Danneskjtzld is coming to the city.
(d) Francisco does not react when Rearden mentions Danneskjtzld's name.

5. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?
(a) They cannot get the steel they need.
(b) They made a deal with Jim Taggart not to supply the equipment.
(c) They believe she cannot pay for the items.
(d) Too many people are opposed to Rearden metal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the real outcome after the court fines Rearden $5,000 and gives him a suspended sentence?

2. Why can Dagny not learn the name of the third student at Patrick Henry University according to Dr. Akston?

3. Rand uses the failure of Twentieth Century Motors to make what point about socialism?

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

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

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