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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 is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?
(a) Who is John Galt?
(b) I'm going into business for myself.
(c) You can't pay me what I'm worth.
(d) Railroads are a thing of the past.

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

3. At the anniversary party, what do Dr. Pritchett, Balph Eubank, and Mort Mort Liddy have in common?
(a) They are all against the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.
(b) They all know who John Galt is.
(c) They are all capitalists.
(d) The all support the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.

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

5. What is the irony of the State Science Institute's demand for 10,000 tons of Rearden Metal?
(a) It showed that the Institute had always supported Rearden.
(b) It had once tried to discredit Rearden Metal.
(c) It needed the metal because it had effectively cut off steel production.
(d) It was trying to restart the economy by keeping Rearden in business.

Short Answer Questions

1. James and Cherryl begin their unlikely romance. Where does James meet her?

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

3. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?

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

5. What is so revolutionary about the motor that never went into production?

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