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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7 "The Exploiters and the Exploited".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?
(a) James Ellis Wyatt
(b) Eddie Willers
(c) John Galt
(d) Hank Rearden

3. How does Rand use the party to show the superficiality of the communist guests?
(a) They have not invited any rich industrialists to the party.
(b) They are all dressed in their finest and wearing flashy jewelry.
(c) They prefer not to talk about politics.
(d) They pretend to favor defeat for the the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?

2. What is the image Francisco d'Anconia has in the public eye?

3. What is the "Fifth Concerto"?

4. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?

5. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?

(see the answer key)

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