Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3 "White Blackmail".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?
(a) Where in the world is Dagny Taggert?
(b) Where have all the flowers gone?
(c) Who is John Galt?
(d) What happened to New York City?
2. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?
(a) As a great philanthropist.
(b) As a shark.
(c) As an alligator.
(d) As an octopus.
3. What is the surprising question Francisco poses to Dagny at the wedding reception?
(a) Don't you want to tell Lillian about your affair with her husband?
(b) Have you met John Galt?
(c) Don't you want to know now: Who is John Galt?
(d) Did you get permission to use John Galt's name on your new railroad line?
4. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?
(a) He doesn't want them to know that the money came from his capitalist brother.
(b) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.
(c) He wants to pocket half of the cash.
(d) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.
5. What is Dagny's amazing discovery at Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) The address of the chief engineer.
(b) Plans for a revolutionary motor.
(c) Books on building aircraft.
(d) The formula for Rearden metal.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?
2. Why is James Taggart marrying Cherryl Brooks, the dime store clerk?
3. What news does James Taggart receive that Dagny had predicted?
4. James and Cherryl begin their unlikely romance. Where does James meet her?
5. 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?
|
This section contains 427 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
