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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. Dr. Potter of the State Science Institute threatens Rearden who pretends not to understand his threats. Why?
(a) If he did, he would cancel his business plans.
(b) If he did, he would take his product off the market.
(c) If he did, he would have to give Rearden Metal to the government.
(d) If he did, he would have to kill Potter.

2. What was Francisco's nickname for Dagny when they were children?
(a) Pest
(b) Slug
(c) Mouse
(d) Daggy

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

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

5. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?
(a) James Ellis Wyatt
(b) Eddie Willers
(c) Hank Rearden
(d) John Galt

Short Answer Questions

1. Rand uses the failure of Twentieth Century Motors to make what point about socialism?

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

3. What is Dagny's amazing discovery at Twentieth Century Motors?

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

5. When a reporter asks Dagny, "Who is John Galt?" what is her answer?

(see the answer key)

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