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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. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?
(a) He buys more stock in the John Galt Line.
(b) He gives Dagny credit for saving the company.
(c) He takes credit for its success.
(d) He decides to build a new line of his own.

2. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?
(a) Oh well, we'll have your cigarettes tomorrow.
(b) Oh well, you need to stop smoking anyway.
(c) Oh well, next time I'll save you a paper.
(d) Oh well, who is John Galt?

3. What happens after the disappearance of Wyatt and his vast Colorado oil fields?
(a) Small companies cannot supply enough oil to fill the demand.
(b) Mine owners begin blowing up their mines.
(c) Project X provides a new and better fuel.
(d) The government reopens the Wyatt oil fields and everything gets back to normal.

4. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?
(a) Something made from the same thing as railroad rails and soup kettles.
(b) As the only gift Hank has ever given her.
(c) As a unique piece of jewelry that everyone in New York will envy.
(d) As an early anniversary present from Hank.

5. When Dr. Stadler questions why the man who was developing the revolutionary motor was working in a factory research lab, what is Dagny's reply?
(a) Maybe the Science Institute turned him down.
(b) He probably liked living on this earth.
(c) Maybe he couldn't find another place.
(d) He probably came from somewhere around here.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rand indicate that Wesley Mouch, Rearden's Washington lobbyist, may not be working in Rearden's interest?

2. What is so unusual about the cigarette Dagny gets from Dr. Hugh Akston?

3. What is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?

4. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?

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

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