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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 did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Local and Transcontinental Rule
(b) Every man for himself Rule
(c) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(d) Anti-cooperation Rule

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

3. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?
(a) As a unique piece of jewelry that everyone in New York will envy.
(b) As an early anniversary present from Hank.
(c) Something made from the same thing as railroad rails and soup kettles.
(d) As the only gift Hank has ever given her.

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

5. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?
(a) Cry Me a River
(b) Halley's Fourth Concerto
(c) Halley's opera,
(d) Tchaikovski's Symphony Pathetique

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?

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

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

5. What decision does Dagny make when she is nine years old?

(see the answer key)

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