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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) His calling card
(b) The number to a bank account
(c) A bar of gold
(d) Another gun for Hank to carry

2. 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) Production increases when everyone shares in the work.
(d) It is only fair that everyone make the same salary.

3. What is the lie that James Taggart tells the Board of Taggert Railroad?
(a) That Francisco d'Anconia had sold his copper mines to Mexico.
(b) That the whole thing was Dagny's fault since she wanted the Mexican line.
(c) That he would pay for all the company losses out of his own pocket.
(d) That he foresaw this action, cut the schedule and removed the good equipment from that line.

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

5. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) To try and localte John Galt.
(b) To supervise and finish the John Galt Line.
(c) To get away to Europe for a vacation.
(d) To find Francisco and marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?

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

3. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?

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

5. What is the meaning of "Wyatt's torch"?

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