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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. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?
(a) The French Revolution.
(b) The Potato Famine.
(c) The Spanish Inquisition.
(d) The Spanish Revolution.

2. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?
(a) It puts decision making in the hands of uneducted people.
(b) It is not a true socialist idea.
(c) It does not go far enough to protect everyone.
(d) It can be used to stifle competition, capitalism, and individualism.

3. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?
(a) He buys more stock in the John Galt Line.
(b) He gives Dagny credit for saving the company.
(c) He takes credit for its success.
(d) He decides to build a new line of his own.

4. When Dagny demands that Francisco tell her why Ellis Wyatt will be wiped out in Colorado, why does he refuse to tell her?
(a) He says he wants to take over the oil industry.
(b) He says she is not ready to hear the answer.
(c) He says she already knows.
(d) He says only John Galt knows for sure.

5. Before Hank Rearden, Dagny has had only one lover. She will not tell Rearden his name. Who was he?
(a) Ragnar Danneskjtzld
(b) John Galt
(c) Eddie Willers
(d) Francisco d'Anconia

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?

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

3. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?

4. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?

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

(see the answer key)

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