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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 "Fifth Concerto"?
(a) An undiscovered work my Mozart.
(b) The theme song of the Taggart Transcontinental Railway.
(c) A composition to a dead oak tree.
(d) A composition by Richard Halley.

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

3. What strange exchange occurs between Dagny and Lillian at he party?
(a) They exchange bracelets, the Rearden Metal bracelet for Dagny's diamond bracelet.
(b) They exchange the names of their dress designers.
(c) They exchange phone numbers so they can meet in New York.
(d) They exchange drinks bacuse Dagny doesn't drink alcohol.

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

5. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?
(a) Sixteen
(b) Twenty-seven
(c) Twenty-three
(d) Thirty-one

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?

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

5. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?

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