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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 Dagny notice before leaving Dannager's office?
(a) A cigarette butt with the $ sign on it.
(b) A plane ticket to Europe.
(c) A pistol on Dannager's desk.
(d) A note signed by John Galt.

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

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

4. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?
(a) Oh well, you need to stop smoking anyway.
(b) Oh well, we'll have your cigarettes tomorrow.
(c) Oh well, who is John Galt?
(d) Oh well, next time I'll save you a paper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dagny's amazing discovery at Twentieth Century Motors?

2. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?

3. Why does Dagny have to wait to get in to see Dannager when she goes to see him before his trial?

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

5. What show of support does Dagny get from employees of Taggart Transcontinental?

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