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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1 "The Man Who Belonged on Earth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?
(a) The demands made on him by an ungrateful family.
(b) All his accomplishments after years of hard work.
(c) The only thing that will ever come of Rearden metal.
(d) The close link he has to his mother.

2. What show of support does Dagny get from employees of Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) They give a banquet in her honor.
(b) They all buy stock in the John Galt Line.
(c) They line the route with guns to protect the train.
(d) They vote her in as President of Taggart Transcontinental.

3. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(b) Every man for himself Rule
(c) Anti-cooperation Rule
(d) Local and Transcontinental Rule

4. Before Hank Rearden, Dagny has had only one lover. She will not tell Rearden his name. Who was he?
(a) Eddie Willers
(b) John Galt
(c) Francisco d'Anconia
(d) Ragnar Danneskjtzld

5. What is Rearden's suggestion to Dagny about giving in to the state?
(a) They must find John Galt.
(b) They must find ways to compromise with the State.
(c) They must hold out as long as they can before complying with the State.
(d) They must destroy their businesses before they let that happen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange exchange occurs between Dagny and Lillian at he party?

2. Why are the guests at the party so eager to discuss the capture of Ragnar Danneskjtzld?

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

4. At the anniversary party, what do Dr. Pritchett, Balph Eubank, and Mort Mort Liddy have in common?

5. What happens after the disappearance of Wyatt and his vast Colorado oil fields?

(see the answer key)

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