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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 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 the diamond king.
(d) He is a worthless playboy.

2. What sarcastic comment does Dagny make to James Taggart and Wesley Mouch?
(a) Got what you've been asking for, all these years, gentlemen?
(b) What's the point in running a business if there is no profit?
(c) You tell me how to run a train on bad rails.
(d) Which one of you is planning to rob a bank?

3. When Hank Rearden learns that the legislature has passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill, what does he learn from Mouch, his lobbyist in Washington?
(a) Mouch tells him that the bill has no penalty written into it.
(b) Mouch says the President will veto the bill.
(c) Nothing. Mouch is not answering his phone.
(d) Mouch offers to return the money Rearden has paid him.

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 Wet Nurse
(c) The Terminator
(d) The Enforcer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the anniversary party, what do Dr. Pritchett, Balph Eubank, and Mort Mort Liddy have in common?

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

3. How does Rand make it clear that Eddie's mysterious cafeteria friend is the illusive John Galt?

4. Who is planning to build diesel engines for Taggart Transcontinental?

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

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