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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. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?
(a) Oh well, who is John Galt?
(b) Oh well, you need to stop smoking anyway.
(c) Oh well, we'll have your cigarettes tomorrow.
(d) Oh well, next time I'll save you a paper.

2. What was Francisco's nickname for Dagny when they were children?
(a) Daggy
(b) Pest
(c) Slug
(d) Mouse

3. What is the lie that James Taggart tells the Board of Taggert Railroad?
(a) That he would pay for all the company losses out of his own pocket.
(b) That the whole thing was Dagny's fault since she wanted the Mexican line.
(c) That he foresaw this action, cut the schedule and removed the good equipment from that line.
(d) That Francisco d'Anconia had sold his copper mines to Mexico.

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

5. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?
(a) That the Mexican government will subsidise it.
(b) That it is using Rearden steel rails.
(c) That it is going to help the communist government.
(d) That is was not her idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?

2. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?

3. What news does James Taggart receive that Dagny had predicted?

4. What is "the chain"?

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

(see the answer key)

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