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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 Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?
(a) That is was not her idea.
(b) That it is going to help the communist government.
(c) That it is using Rearden steel rails.
(d) That the Mexican government will subsidise it.

2. Rand uses the failure of Twentieth Century Motors to make what point about socialism?
(a) Production increases when everyone shares in the work.
(b) The socialist system only takes from those with ability and gives to others who are less deserving.
(c) It is only fair that everyone make the same salary.
(d) The socialist system allows the greatest minds to get ahead.

3. How does Rand use the party to show the superficiality of the communist guests?
(a) They prefer not to talk about politics.
(b) They pretend to favor defeat for the the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.
(c) They are all dressed in their finest and wearing flashy jewelry.
(d) They have not invited any rich industrialists to the party.

4. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?
(a) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.
(b) He wants to pocket half of the cash.
(c) He doesn't want them to know that the money came from his capitalist brother.
(d) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before Hank Rearden, Dagny has had only one lover. She will not tell Rearden his name. Who was he?

3. What is the symbolism of Francisco lying on the floor with his arms spread out to his sides?

4. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?

5. When Hank Rearden learns that the legislature has passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill, what does he learn from Mouch, his lobbyist in Washington?

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