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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1 "The Man Who Belonged on Earth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?
(a) That it is going to help the communist government.
(b) That the Mexican government will subsidise it.
(c) That is was not her idea.
(d) That it is using Rearden steel rails.

2. What is so unusual about the cigarette Dagny gets from Dr. Hugh Akston?
(a) It is rolled in colored paper.
(b) It is marked with a gold dollar sign.
(c) It cannot be lit.
(d) It is made of unusual tobacco.

3. 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 the mines are not worthless bacuse they contain silver.
(b) He says he gave them the mines to do with as they pleased.
(c) He says he gave them the wrong location because he knew what they would do.
(d) He says he wanted to contribute to the Mexican economy.

4. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?
(a) He gives Dagny credit for saving the company.
(b) He decides to build a new line of his own.
(c) He takes credit for its success.
(d) He buys more stock in the John Galt Line.

5. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?
(a) Halley's Fourth Concerto
(b) Tchaikovski's Symphony Pathetique
(c) Cry Me a River
(d) Halley's opera,

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Rearden's suggestion to Dagny about giving in to the state?

3. James and Cherryl begin their unlikely romance. Where does James meet her?

4. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?

5. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?

(see the answer key)

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