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

2. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?
(a) As an octopus.
(b) As a shark.
(c) As a great philanthropist.
(d) As an alligator.

3. Dr. Potter of the State Science Institute threatens Rearden who pretends not to understand his threats. Why?
(a) If he did, he would take his product off the market.
(b) If he did, he would have to kill Potter.
(c) If he did, he would cancel his business plans.
(d) If he did, he would have to give Rearden Metal to the government.

4. At the party, James Taggart demands that Francisco explain why the San Sebastian mines are worthless. What is Francisco's ironic reply?
(a) He says he gave them the mines to do with as they pleased.
(b) He says he wanted to contribute to the Mexican economy.
(c) He says the mines are not worthless bacuse they contain silver.
(d) He says he gave them the wrong location because he knew what they would do.

5. What was Francisco's nickname for Dagny when they were children?
(a) Slug
(b) Daggy
(c) Pest
(d) Mouse

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?

2. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?

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

4. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?

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

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