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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3 "White Blackmail".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?
(a) He could get a job anywhere but wants to help his brother.
(b) He is Hank's brother.
(c) He holds an engineering degree.
(d) He has the social skills that Hank lacks.

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

3. James and Cherryl begin their unlikely romance. Where does James meet her?
(a) In a dime store.
(b) Friends introduce them.
(c) At the train station.
(d) At a cocktail party.

4. What is Mouch's new job after he resigns as Rearden's Washington lobbyist?
(a) Vice President of Taggart Transcontinental
(b) Assistant Editor of
(c) Secretary of the Interior
(d) Assistant Coordinator of the Bureau of Economic Planning and National Resources

5. How did the Sternes say they tried to run Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) Never criticizing anyone for a mistake or cost overrun.
(b) Imposing great penalties on those who made mistakes.
(c) By paying the best salaries in the industry.
(d) From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?

2. Why does Dannager refuse to say "Good-bye" to Dagny?

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

4. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?

5. Based on what she knows at the moment, what conclusion does Dagny draw about the disappearance of men like Wyatt?

(see the answer key)

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