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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10 "The Sign of the Dollar".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rearden sell off after the bill banning people from owning multiple businesses is passed?
(a) Copper mines and freight companies
(b) Iron mines and jewelry manufacturing
(c) Copper mines and coal mines
(d) Train engines and coal mines

2. What does Danneskjtzld leave behind when he disappears into the darkness?
(a) The number to a bank account
(b) Another gun for Hank to carry
(c) A bar of gold
(d) His calling card

3. Danneskjtzld contrasts himself with what legendary hero?
(a) Zorro
(b) Robin Hood
(c) Prometheus
(d) Achilles

4. What is the "Fifth Concerto"?
(a) An undiscovered work my Mozart.
(b) The theme song of the Taggart Transcontinental Railway.
(c) A composition to a dead oak tree.
(d) A composition by Richard Halley.

5. How does Dr. Ferris get Hank Rearden to sign over Rearden Metal to the government?
(a) By holding Lillian hostage.
(b) By convincing him it is the right thing to do.
(c) By promising him that he can continue to run the company.
(d) By threatening to expose his affair with Dagny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the government's decision to divert coal to the People's Republic of England?

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

3. The Unification Board is now in complete control and more regulations are passed. What is the result?

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

5. Why is James Taggart marrying Cherryl Brooks, the dime store clerk?

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