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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1 "The Man Who Belonged on Earth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 engine of a Taggart train.
(b) The old oak tree that was struck by lightning.
(c) The deteriorization of New York City.
(d) The flaws in Rearden steel.

2. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?
(a) As a great philanthropist.
(b) As an alligator.
(c) As a shark.
(d) As an octopus.

3. What is the symbolism of Francisco lying on the floor with his arms spread out to his sides?
(a) Sacrifice for what he believes in.
(b) Making his pain go away.
(c) His confused state of mind.
(d) His dream of flying.

4. What is the lie that James Taggart tells the Board of Taggert Railroad?
(a) That he would pay for all the company losses out of his own pocket.
(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 Francisco d'Anconia had sold his copper mines to Mexico.

5. What happens after the disappearance of Wyatt and his vast Colorado oil fields?
(a) Project X provides a new and better fuel.
(b) The government reopens the Wyatt oil fields and everything gets back to normal.
(c) Small companies cannot supply enough oil to fill the demand.
(d) Mine owners begin blowing up their mines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?

3. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?

4. What is Dagny's amazing discovery at Twentieth Century Motors?

5. What decision does Dagny make when she is nine years old?

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