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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3 "White Blackmail".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?
(a) The French Revolution.
(b) The Spanish Revolution.
(c) The Spanish Inquisition.
(d) The Potato Famine.

2. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?
(a) All his accomplishments after years of hard work.
(b) The close link he has to his mother.
(c) The demands made on him by an ungrateful family.
(d) The only thing that will ever come of Rearden metal.

3. Dr. Stadler talks about having known John Galt who he believes is dead. What is his recollection of Galt?
(a) Galt was an insurrectionist and trouble maker.
(b) Galt had the most brilliant mind he had ever encountered.
(c) Galt was an early leader of the communist movement.
(d) Galt was the brains behind the revolutionary motor.

4. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?
(a) A celebration of Rearden metal.
(b) A fund raiser for underprivileged children.
(c) Their social obligation to Dagny Taggart.
(d) Their wedding anniversary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the guests at the party so eager to discuss the capture of Ragnar Danneskjtzld?

2. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?

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

4. What is Dagny's reaction to Eugene Lawson's claim that his motives were pure at Twentieth Century Motors because he never made a profit?

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

(see the answer key)

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