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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. How does Dagny deal with the failure of communications on the Taggart Transcontinental when copper wire breaks and cannot be quickly replaced?
(a) She reverts to manual switching and lantern signals.
(b) She stops all trains until the lines can be repaired.
(c) She turns the problem over to Cuffy Meigs.
(d) She goes to James to find out what to do.
2. What is so revolutionary about the motor that never went into production?
(a) It runs on water.
(b) It requires a totally new factory to build.
(c) It draws its energy from static electricity in the atmosphere.
(d) It produces more power than regular engines.
3. What is the surprising question Francisco poses to Dagny at the wedding reception?
(a) Don't you want to know now: Who is John Galt?
(b) Have you met John Galt?
(c) Did you get permission to use John Galt's name on your new railroad line?
(d) Don't you want to tell Lillian about your affair with her husband?
4. What will be the only way Dagny can return to the valley?
(a) James Taggart will have to be eliminated.
(b) She can return only if Hank decides to come with her.
(c) John Galt, her last key before the door closes forever.
(d) She will have to crash her plane again.
5. What news does James Taggart receive that Dagny had predicted?
(a) The Mexican line is out of coal and must burn wood to run the trains.
(b) The Mexican Government has nationalized the San Sebastian Mine and the Taggart railroad line
(c) Rearden refusus to supply metal for any railroad rails.
(d) The US government is nationalizing all industry.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Phillip want to leave Henry's house?
2. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?
3. Why does Lillian come to see James Taggart?
4. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?
5. How does the government plan to conserve copper and electricity?
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