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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. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?
(a) He wants to pocket half of the cash.
(b) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.
(c) He doesn't want them to know that the money came from his capitalist brother.
(d) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the symbolism of Francisco lying on the floor with his arms spread out to his sides?

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. What is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?

5. What was Francisco's nickname for Dagny when they were children?

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