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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 3 "Anti-Greed".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rearden sell off after the bill banning people from owning multiple businesses is passed?
(a) Copper mines and coal mines
(b) Iron mines and jewelry manufacturing
(c) Copper mines and freight companies
(d) Train engines and coal mines

2. How did Hank know that their affair was over before Dagny told him.
(a) John Galt came and told him.
(b) He heard something different in her voice on the radio.
(c) During the radio show she had only used past tense.
(d) Francisco sent him a telegram.

3. How does Dagny let it be known that she is back after her plane crashed?
(a) She takes out an ad in the New York papers.
(b) She fakes a plane crash in Nebraska.
(c) She goes on the radio to announce that she is all right.
(d) She notifies the press in Nebraska.

4. What is the comparison Francisco makes between John Galt and Prometheus?
(a) John Galt believes the total end is near for all mankind.
(b) John Galt has been eaten by vultures and is dead.
(c) John Galt is a Prometheus who changed his mind.
(d) John Galt invented fire.

5. What prevents Taggart Transcontinental from meeting Rearden's deadline for delivering steel?
(a) Danagger Coal cannot supply coal for the trains because its shipment goes to England.
(b) The coal miners all go on strike for higher wages.
(c) The bridge on the Galt Line is blown up.
(d) Danagger refuses to supply coal if it will help Rearden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dagny plan to start the first run of the John Galt Line?

2. What is the obvious symbolism of the Project X machine that is so destructive.

3. What is the result of the government's decision to divert coal to the People's Republic of England?

4. What sarcastic comment does Dagny make to James Taggart and Wesley Mouch?

5. When a reporter asks Dagny, "Who is John Galt?" what is her answer?

(see the answer key)

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