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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 5 "The Climax of the D'Anconias".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?
(a) He plays a game of marbles on the hotel room floor.
(b) He plays poker with the Mexican President in a winner-take-all game.
(c) He plays charades but no one can guess his subject.
(d) He knows the mines are worthless and wants to watch them go down with their own greed.

2. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?
(a) Dagny, you don't know anything about railroads.
(b) Dagny, you'll get married and leave.
(c) Dagny, you're a woman.
(d) Dagny, father never intended for you to work at Taggert.

3. What is the symbolism of Francisco lying on the floor with his arms spread out to his sides?
(a) His confused state of mind.
(b) Making his pain go away.
(c) Sacrifice for what he believes in.
(d) His dream of flying.

4. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?
(a) The only thing that will ever come of Rearden metal.
(b) The demands made on him by an ungrateful family.
(c) The close link he has to his mother.
(d) All his accomplishments after years of hard work.

5. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?
(a) He wants to pocket half of the cash.
(b) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.
(c) He doesn't want them to know that the money came from his capitalist brother.
(d) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?

2. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?

3. A theme that runs throughout ATLAS SHRUGGED is one which shows strength and character outside but emptiness and moral corruption inside. What metaphor does Ayn Rand use to illustrate this idea?

4. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?

5. What is the image Francisco d'Anconia has in the public eye?

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