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

2. What is the symbolism of Francisco lying on the floor with his arms spread out to his sides?
(a) His dream of flying.
(b) Sacrifice for what he believes in.
(c) His confused state of mind.
(d) Making his pain go away.

3. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?
(a) Phillip Rearden
(b) Francisco d'Anconia
(c) Claude Slagenhop
(d) Hank Rearden

4. What is "the chain"?
(a) The imprisonment of Hank's family.
(b) A means of restraining railroad workers.
(c) The weakest link in Rearden's new metal.
(d) A bracelet made from the first pouring of Rearden metal.

5. 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 takes credit for its success.
(c) He gives Dagny credit for saving the company.
(d) He decides to build a new line of his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?

2. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?

3. Why do Hank and Dagny try to find the old Twentieth Century Motor company?

4. Before Hank Rearden, Dagny has had only one lover. She will not tell Rearden his name. Who was he?

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

(see the answer key)

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