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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7 "The Moratorium on Brains".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rearden say the government needed to win against him.
(a) His civil rights.
(b) His cooperation.
(c) His denial of any wrong doing.
(d) His account books.

2. What is the problem Rearden sees in any government that professes to run by committee for the "public good."
(a) It favors industrialists who create jobs for the public.
(b) The moral purity of a committee cannot know what the public good is.
(c) There is no morality of right and wrong involved.
(d) The committees are selected by popular vote.

3. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?
(a) It does not go far enough to protect everyone.
(b) It puts decision making in the hands of uneducted people.
(c) It can be used to stifle competition, capitalism, and individualism.
(d) It is not a true socialist idea.

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

5. Where does Hank finally meet up with Danneskjtzld?
(a) In Dagny's cabin.
(b) At his apartment in the city.
(c) On his walk at night.
(d) In the ruins of Rearden Metal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the lie that James Taggart tells the Board of Taggert Railroad?

2. Danneskjtzld contrasts himself with what legendary hero?

3. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?

4. Why can Dagny not learn the name of the third student at Patrick Henry University according to Dr. Akston?

5. What is the last thing passengers see on Kip Chalmers' train as they enter the tunnel?

(see the answer key)

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