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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 5 "The Climax of the D'Anconias".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?
(a) Their social obligation to Dagny Taggart.
(b) A fund raiser for underprivileged children.
(c) A celebration of Rearden metal.
(d) Their wedding anniversary.
2. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?
(a) The common people.
(b) Industrialists like Dagny and Rearden
(c) Billionaires like Francisco d'Anconia.
(d) The National Alliance of Railroads
3. A theme that runs throughout ATLAS SHRUGGED is one which shows strength and character outside but emptiness and moral corruption inside. What metaphor does Ayn Rand use to illustrate this idea?
(a) The deteriorization of New York City.
(b) The old oak tree that was struck by lightning.
(c) The engine of a Taggart train.
(d) The flaws in Rearden steel.
4. What is the "Fifth Concerto"?
(a) An undiscovered work my Mozart.
(b) A composition to a dead oak tree.
(c) A composition by Richard Halley.
(d) The theme song of the Taggart Transcontinental Railway.
5. What is the symbolism of Francisco lying on the floor with his arms spread out to his sides?
(a) Making his pain go away.
(b) His confused state of mind.
(c) Sacrifice for what he believes in.
(d) His dream of flying.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?
2. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?
3. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?
4. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?
5. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?
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