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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 indicate that Wesley Mouch, Rearden's Washington lobbyist, may not be working in Rearden's interest?
(a) He cannot get in to see the President of the United States.
(b) He is at a meeting with Dagny and Owen Kellogg.
(c) He never goes to his office in Washington.
(d) He is at a meeting with Orren Boyle, James Taggart, and Paul Larkin.

2. When Hank Rearden learns that the legislature has passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill, what does he learn from Mouch, his lobbyist in Washington?
(a) Mouch says the President will veto the bill.
(b) Nothing. Mouch is not answering his phone.
(c) Mouch offers to return the money Rearden has paid him.
(d) Mouch tells him that the bill has no penalty written into it.

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

4. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?
(a) Too many people are opposed to Rearden metal.
(b) They believe she cannot pay for the items.
(c) They cannot get the steel they need.
(d) They made a deal with Jim Taggart not to supply the equipment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?

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

3. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?

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

5. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?

(see the answer key)

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