1. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Every man for himself Rule
(b) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(c) Anti-cooperation Rule
(d) Local and Transcontinental Rule

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

3. What is the lie that James Taggart tells the Board of Taggert Railroad?
(a) That Francisco d'Anconia had sold his copper mines to Mexico.
(b) That he foresaw this action, cut the schedule and removed the good equipment from that line.
(c) That the whole thing was Dagny's fault since she wanted the Mexican line.
(d) That he would pay for all the company losses out of his own pocket.

4. Before Hank Rearden, Dagny has had only one lover. She will not tell Rearden his name. Who was he?
(a) John Galt
(b) Ragnar Danneskjtzld
(c) Francisco d'Anconia
(d) Eddie Willers

5. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?
(a) He plays a game of marbles on the hotel room floor.
(b) He knows the mines are worthless and wants to watch them go down with their own greed.
(c) He plays poker with the Mexican President in a winner-take-all game.
(d) He plays charades but no one can guess his subject.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hank Rearden learns that the legislature has passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill, what does he learn from Mouch, his lobbyist in Washington?

2. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?

3. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?

4. Why do Hank and Dagny try to find the old Twentieth Century Motor company?

5. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?

(see the answer key)

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