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

2. How does Rand indicate that Wesley Mouch, Rearden's Washington lobbyist, may not be working in Rearden's interest?
(a) He never goes to his office in Washington.
(b) He is at a meeting with Dagny and Owen Kellogg.
(c) He cannot get in to see the President of the United States.
(d) He is at a meeting with Orren Boyle, James Taggart, and Paul Larkin.

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

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

5. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?
(a) Paul Larkin
(b) Ellis Wyatt
(c) Jim Taggart
(d) Hank Rearden

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "Fifth Concerto"?

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

3. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?

4. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?

5. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?

(see the answer key)

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