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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 "the chain"?
(a) A bracelet made from the first pouring of Rearden metal.
(b) The weakest link in Rearden's new metal.
(c) A means of restraining railroad workers.
(d) The imprisonment of Hank's family.

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

3. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?
(a) Hank Rearden
(b) Paul Larkin
(c) Jim Taggart
(d) Ellis Wyatt

4. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?
(a) Twenty-three
(b) Sixteen
(c) Thirty-one
(d) Twenty-seven

5. What is the image Francisco d'Anconia has in the public eye?
(a) He is the diamond king.
(b) He is a worthless playboy.
(c) He is planning to run for President.
(d) He is a noted philanthropist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?

3. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?

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

5. Dr. Stadler talks about having known John Galt who he believes is dead. What is his recollection of Galt?

(see the answer key)

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