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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. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?
(a) Paul Larkin
(b) Hank Rearden
(c) Jim Taggart
(d) Ellis Wyatt

2. How does Rand indicate that Wesley Mouch, Rearden's Washington lobbyist, may not be working in Rearden's interest?
(a) He is at a meeting with Orren Boyle, James Taggart, and Paul Larkin.
(b) He never goes to his office in Washington.
(c) He is at a meeting with Dagny and Owen Kellogg.
(d) He cannot get in to see the President of the United States.

3. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?
(a) Oh well, next time I'll save you a paper.
(b) Oh well, you need to stop smoking anyway.
(c) Oh well, we'll have your cigarettes tomorrow.
(d) Oh well, who is John Galt?

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

5. What is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?
(a) Railroads are a thing of the past.
(b) Who is John Galt?
(c) I'm going into business for myself.
(d) You can't pay me what I'm worth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?

2. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?

3. What is "the chain"?

4. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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