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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7 "The Exploiters and the Exploited".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Anti-cooperation Rule
(b) Every man for himself Rule
(c) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(d) Local and Transcontinental Rule

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

3. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?
(a) As the only gift Hank has ever given her.
(b) As an early anniversary present from Hank.
(c) As a unique piece of jewelry that everyone in New York will envy.
(d) Something made from the same thing as railroad rails and soup kettles.

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

5. At the anniversary party, what do Dr. Pritchett, Balph Eubank, and Mort Mort Liddy have in common?
(a) The all support the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.
(b) They all know who John Galt is.
(c) They are all against the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.
(d) They are all capitalists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?

2. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?

3. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?

4. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?

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

(see the answer key)

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