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

2. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?
(a) Halley's Fourth Concerto
(b) Cry Me a River
(c) Halley's opera,
(d) Tchaikovski's Symphony Pathetique

3. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?
(a) Where have all the flowers gone?
(b) What happened to New York City?
(c) Where in the world is Dagny Taggert?
(d) Who is John Galt?

4. What is the image Francisco d'Anconia has in the public eye?
(a) He is a noted philanthropist.
(b) He is planning to run for President.
(c) He is the diamond king.
(d) He is a worthless playboy.

5. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?
(a) Too many people are opposed to Rearden metal.
(b) They believe she cannot pay for the items.
(c) They cannot get the steel they need.
(d) They made a deal with Jim Taggart not to supply the equipment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?

2. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?

3. When Hank Rearden learns that the legislature has passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill, what does he learn from Mouch, his lobbyist in Washington?

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

5. A theme that runs throughout ATLAS SHRUGGED is one which shows strength and character outside but emptiness and moral corruption inside. What metaphor does Ayn Rand use to illustrate this idea?

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