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

2. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?
(a) John Galt
(b) Eddie Willers
(c) James Ellis Wyatt
(d) Hank Rearden

3. Who is planning to build diesel engines for Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) Henry Rearden
(b) Dwight Sanders
(c) Eddie Willers
(d) Francisco d'Anconia

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

5. What is the lie that James Taggart tells the Board of Taggert Railroad?
(a) That the whole thing was Dagny's fault since she wanted the Mexican line.
(b) That he foresaw this action, cut the schedule and removed the good equipment from that line.
(c) That Francisco d'Anconia had sold his copper mines to Mexico.
(d) That he would pay for all the company losses out of his own pocket.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the meaning of "Wyatt's torch"?

3. What happens after the disappearance of Wyatt and his vast Colorado oil fields?

4. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?

5. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?

(see the answer key)

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