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

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

3. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?
(a) The Spanish Inquisition.
(b) The Spanish Revolution.
(c) The French Revolution.
(d) The Potato Famine.

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

5. When Dagny demands that Francisco tell her why Ellis Wyatt will be wiped out in Colorado, why does he refuse to tell her?
(a) He says only John Galt knows for sure.
(b) He says he wants to take over the oil industry.
(c) He says she is not ready to hear the answer.
(d) He says she already knows.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?

3. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?

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

5. What is the "Fifth Concerto"?

(see the answer key)

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