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

2. When Dagny demands that Francisco tell her why Ellis Wyatt will be wiped out in Colorado, why does he refuse to tell her?
(a) He says only John Galt knows for sure.
(b) He says she already knows.
(c) He says she is not ready to hear the answer.
(d) He says he wants to take over the oil industry.

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

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

5. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?
(a) John Galt
(b) Eddie Willers
(c) Hank Rearden
(d) James Ellis Wyatt

Short Answer Questions

1. A theme that runs throughout ATLAS SHRUGGED is one which shows strength and character outside but emptiness and moral corruption inside. What metaphor does Ayn Rand use to illustrate this idea?

2. What decision does Dagny make when she is nine years old?

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

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

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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