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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 5 "Their Brothers' Keepers".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How has Cherryl changed from the dime store clerk James married?
(a) Now she has risen in poise and social stature.
(b) She has even less of an idea about things than she did when they married.
(c) She is no longer innocent but plays the part of a shop girl to fool society.
(d) she has learned how to get more and more money out of James.

3. Who is the handsome blond man Dagny meets on her first morning in the valley?
(a) Sebastian d'Anconia
(b) Richard Halley
(c) Ragnar Danneskjtzld
(d) John Galt's brother

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

5. What is Dagny's reply to Cherryl's comment that she is "the woman in the Taggart family"?
(a) That's quiet all right. I'm the man.
(b) You're welcome to the job.
(c) What am I? Chopped liver?
(d) Don't tell my dress maker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Galt's connection to Twentieth Century Motors?

2. What is the comparison Francisco makes between John Galt and Prometheus?

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

4. When the Taggart board and the Washington influence peddlers meet, what is the irony of their meeting place?

5. What does Phillip want to leave Henry's house?

(see the answer key)

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