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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 the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?
(a) That Rearden Steel will be its largest contributor.
(b) That Rearden represents the blackest element of social retrogression in the country.
(c) That Rearden Steel will one day belong to them.
(d) That it is an indignificant business that will likely fail.

2. At the party, James Taggart demands that Francisco explain why the San Sebastian mines are worthless. What is Francisco's ironic reply?
(a) He says he gave them the wrong location because he knew what they would do.
(b) He says he gave them the mines to do with as they pleased.
(c) He says he wanted to contribute to the Mexican economy.
(d) He says the mines are not worthless bacuse they contain silver.

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

4. 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, we'll have your cigarettes tomorrow.
(d) Oh well, who is John Galt?

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?
(a) The old oak tree that was struck by lightning.
(b) The flaws in Rearden steel.
(c) The engine of a Taggart train.
(d) The deteriorization of New York City.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?

4. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?

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

(see the answer key)

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