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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 5 "Their Brothers' Keepers".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?
(a) They cannot get the steel they need.
(b) Too many people are opposed to Rearden metal.
(c) They made a deal with Jim Taggart not to supply the equipment.
(d) They believe she cannot pay for the items.

3. What is Dagny's reply to Cherryl's comment that she is "the woman in the Taggart family"?
(a) Don't tell my dress maker.
(b) You're welcome to the job.
(c) That's quiet all right. I'm the man.
(d) What am I? Chopped liver?

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

5. Rand uses the failure of Twentieth Century Motors to make what point about socialism?
(a) It is only fair that everyone make the same salary.
(b) The socialist system allows the greatest minds to get ahead.
(c) Production increases when everyone shares in the work.
(d) The socialist system only takes from those with ability and gives to others who are less deserving.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the comparison Francisco makes between John Galt and Prometheus?

4. How does Rand let the reader know that there is a connection between Francisco and Danneskjtzld?

5. What was John Galt's connection to Twentieth Century Motors?

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