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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 5 "The Climax of the D'Anconias".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.
(c) He wants to pocket half of the cash.
(d) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.

4. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?
(a) The National Alliance of Railroads
(b) Billionaires like Francisco d'Anconia.
(c) The common people.
(d) Industrialists like Dagny and Rearden

5. What is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?
(a) You can't pay me what I'm worth.
(b) Railroads are a thing of the past.
(c) Who is John Galt?
(d) I'm going into business for myself.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?

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

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

4. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?

5. What is "the chain"?

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