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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9 "The Sacred and the Profane".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?
(a) The common people.
(b) The National Alliance of Railroads
(c) Industrialists like Dagny and Rearden
(d) Billionaires like Francisco d'Anconia.

2. What is so revolutionary about the motor that never went into production?
(a) It draws its energy from static electricity in the atmosphere.
(b) It requires a totally new factory to build.
(c) It produces more power than regular engines.
(d) It runs on water.

3. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?
(a) As a unique piece of jewelry that everyone in New York will envy.
(b) Something made from the same thing as railroad rails and soup kettles.
(c) As the only gift Hank has ever given her.
(d) As an early anniversary present from Hank.

4. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?
(a) That Rearden Steel will be its largest contributor.
(b) That it is an indignificant business that will likely fail.
(c) That Rearden Steel will one day belong to them.
(d) That Rearden represents the blackest element of social retrogression in the country.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Dr. Potter of the State Science Institute threatens Rearden who pretends not to understand his threats. Why?

(see the answer key)

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