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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10 "The Sign of the Dollar".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rand make it clear that Eddie's mysterious cafeteria friend is the illusive John Galt?
(a) He never has to ask.
(b) He admits it to Eddie but swears him to secrecy.
(c) Eddie comes right out and asks him.
(d) The cigarette butts with the $ sign in the ashtray.

2. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?
(a) What happened to New York City?
(b) Where in the world is Dagny Taggert?
(c) Where have all the flowers gone?
(d) Who is John Galt?

3. When Dagny demands that Francisco tell her why Ellis Wyatt will be wiped out in Colorado, why does he refuse to tell her?
(a) He says she already knows.
(b) He says she is not ready to hear the answer.
(c) He says he wants to take over the oil industry.
(d) He says only John Galt knows for sure.

4. How does Rand use the party to show the superficiality of the communist guests?
(a) They pretend to favor defeat for the the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.
(b) They have not invited any rich industrialists to the party.
(c) They prefer not to talk about politics.
(d) They are all dressed in their finest and wearing flashy jewelry.

5. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?
(a) Dagny, you're a woman.
(b) Dagny, you don't know anything about railroads.
(c) Dagny, father never intended for you to work at Taggert.
(d) Dagny, you'll get married and leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sarcastic comment does Dagny make to James Taggart and Wesley Mouch?

2. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?

3. At the anniversary party, what do Dr. Pritchett, Balph Eubank, and Mort Mort Liddy have in common?

4. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?

5. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?

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