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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. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) To supervise and finish the John Galt Line.
(b) To try and localte John Galt.
(c) To find Francisco and marry him.
(d) To get away to Europe for a vacation.

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

3. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?
(a) Phillip Rearden
(b) Claude Slagenhop
(c) Francisco d'Anconia
(d) Hank Rearden

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

5. What is the image Francisco d'Anconia has in the public eye?
(a) He is a noted philanthropist.
(b) He is a worthless playboy.
(c) He is planning to run for President.
(d) He is the diamond king.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?

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

3. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?

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

5. At the party, James Taggart demands that Francisco explain why the San Sebastian mines are worthless. What is Francisco's ironic reply?

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