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

2. Why are the guests at the party so eager to discuss the capture of Ragnar Danneskjtzld?
(a) Because he is the only one who can save socialism.
(b) Because he is a supporter of the Equalization of Opportunity Bill
(c) Because he has a strange name that they don't trust.
(d) Because he is a pirate who seizes relief supplies intended for communist societies.

3. What news does James Taggart receive that Dagny had predicted?
(a) Rearden refusus to supply metal for any railroad rails.
(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) The US government is nationalizing all industry.

4. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?
(a) It puts decision making in the hands of uneducted people.
(b) It is not a true socialist idea.
(c) It can be used to stifle competition, capitalism, and individualism.
(d) It does not go far enough to protect everyone.

5. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?
(a) Dagny, father never intended for you to work at Taggert.
(b) Dagny, you don't know anything about railroads.
(c) Dagny, you're a woman.
(d) Dagny, you'll get married and leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "the chain"?

2. How does Rand use the party to show the superficiality of the communist guests?

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

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

5. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?

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