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

2. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(b) Every man for himself Rule
(c) Local and Transcontinental Rule
(d) Anti-cooperation Rule

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

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

5. 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 he foresaw this action, cut the schedule and removed the good equipment from that line.
(c) That he would pay for all the company losses out of his own pocket.
(d) That the whole thing was Dagny's fault since she wanted the Mexican line.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the problem Rearden sees in any government that professes to run by committee for the "public good."

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

4. Where does Hank finally meet up with Danneskjtzld?

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

(see the answer key)

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