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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 Dagny's reaction to Eugene Lawson's claim that his motives were pure at Twentieth Century Motors because he never made a profit?
(a) She agrees that the motives were pure.
(b) She praises him for his generosity.
(c) She accuses him of lying.
(d) She says the idea is despicable.

2. What decision does Dagny make when she is nine years old?
(a) To run Taggart Rail Lines.
(b) To become a fashion model.
(c) To study in Paris.
(d) To marry Eddie Willers.

3. What show of support does Dagny get from employees of Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) They line the route with guns to protect the train.
(b) They vote her in as President of Taggart Transcontinental.
(c) They give a banquet in her honor.
(d) They all buy stock in the John Galt Line.

4. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Anti-cooperation Rule
(b) Every man for himself Rule
(c) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(d) Local and Transcontinental Rule

5. What is so revolutionary about the motor that never went into production?
(a) It runs on water.
(b) It requires a totally new factory to build.
(c) It produces more power than regular engines.
(d) It draws its energy from static electricity in the atmosphere.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?

2. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?

3. What is Rearden's suggestion to Dagny about giving in to the state?

4. What is "the chain"?

5. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?

(see the answer key)

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