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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 Francisco d'Anconia say the socialists will use to replace "the aristocracy of money"?
(a) The aristocracy of everyone
(b) The commonality of all men
(c) The destruction of all aristocracy
(d) The aristocracy of influence.

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

3. Why are the guests at the party so eager to discuss the capture of Ragnar Danneskjtzld?
(a) Because he is the only one who can save socialism.
(b) Because he is a pirate who seizes relief supplies intended for communist societies.
(c) Because he has a strange name that they don't trust.
(d) Because he is a supporter of the Equalization of Opportunity Bill

4. Because of the Equity of Distribution Law, there is now a Deputy Director of Distribution handling all of Rearden Metal's orders. What is his nickname?
(a) D-three
(b) The Terminator
(c) The Wet Nurse
(d) The Enforcer

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Dr. Stadler questions why the man who was developing the revolutionary motor was working in a factory research lab, what is Dagny's reply?

3. What is the surprising question Francisco poses to Dagny at the wedding reception?

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

5. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?

(see the answer key)

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