Atlas Shrugged | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1, Chapter 1 "The Theme"

1. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?

Who is John Galt?

2. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?

Eddie Willers

3. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?

That the Mexican government will subsidise it.

4. What is the "Fifth Concerto"?

A composition by Richard Halley.

5. 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?

The old oak tree that was struck by lightning.

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

Who is John Galt?

Part 1, Chapter 2 "The Chain"

1. What is "the chain"?

A bracelet...
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