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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9 "The Sacred and the Profane".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?
(a) He doesn't want them to know that the money came from his capitalist brother.
(b) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.
(c) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.
(d) He wants to pocket half of the cash.

2. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?
(a) Their wedding anniversary.
(b) A fund raiser for underprivileged children.
(c) Their social obligation to Dagny Taggart.
(d) A celebration of Rearden metal.

3. What news does James Taggart receive that Dagny had predicted?
(a) The Mexican line is out of coal and must burn wood to run the trains.
(b) Rearden refusus to supply metal for any railroad rails.
(c) The Mexican Government has nationalized the San Sebastian Mine and the Taggart railroad line
(d) The US government is nationalizing all industry.

4. 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.

5. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?
(a) The only thing that will ever come of Rearden metal.
(b) All his accomplishments after years of hard work.
(c) The demands made on him by an ungrateful family.
(d) The close link he has to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?

2. What is the lie that James Taggart tells the Board of Taggert Railroad?

3. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?

4. What is Dagny's amazing discovery at Twentieth Century Motors?

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

(see the answer key)

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