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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 5 "Their Brothers' Keepers".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?
(a) A celebration of Rearden metal.
(b) Their wedding anniversary.
(c) Their social obligation to Dagny Taggart.
(d) A fund raiser for underprivileged children.

2. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?
(a) The Spanish Revolution.
(b) The French Revolution.
(c) The Potato Famine.
(d) The Spanish Inquisition.

3. How does Dagny deal with the failure of communications on the Taggart Transcontinental when copper wire breaks and cannot be quickly replaced?
(a) She turns the problem over to Cuffy Meigs.
(b) She reverts to manual switching and lantern signals.
(c) She stops all trains until the lines can be repaired.
(d) She goes to James to find out what to do.

4. What does Phillip want to leave Henry's house?
(a) Controlling interest in Rearden Metal stock.
(b) A new car.
(c) Paid up tuition to Harvard.
(d) Money to start a business.

5. What is Hank's reaction when he discovers Francisco in Dagny's apartment?
(a) He is afraid that Francisco will discover their affair.
(b) He is happy because he loves both of them.
(c) He thinks Francisco is the destroyer.
(d) He slaps Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Cherryl changed from the dime store clerk James married?

2. At the Thanksgiving dinner, why does Lillian urge Hank not to fight the lawsuit?

3. Who is the handsome blond man Dagny meets on her first morning in the valley?

4. What news does James Taggart receive that Dagny had predicted?

5. What is the symbolism of the gold $ sign on the cigarettes?

(see the answer key)

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