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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 4 "Anti-Life".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What decision does Dagny make when she is nine years old?
(a) To marry Eddie Willers.
(b) To run Taggart Rail Lines.
(c) To study in Paris.
(d) To become a fashion model.

2. What is the last thing passengers see on Kip Chalmers' train as they enter the tunnel?
(a) The wreck of another train
(b) Wyatt's Torch
(c) Dagny standing by the tracks
(d) The blue Rearden Metal rails

3. How does James Taggart demonstrate his disdain for money?
(a) He buys Cherryl an improbably large diamond.
(b) He burns his money in the fireplace.
(c) He gives a hundred dollar bill to a beggar.
(d) He gives his money to Lillian.

4. How does Dagny now realize that the government had used her, Rearden, and other industrialists?
(a) By their stupidity.
(b) By their greed.
(c) By their helplessness.
(d) By their love of work and producing.

5. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?
(a) He gives Dagny credit for saving the company.
(b) He buys more stock in the John Galt Line.
(c) He decides to build a new line of his own.
(d) He takes credit for its success.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rand make it clear that Eddie's mysterious cafeteria friend is the illusive John Galt?

2. When Kellogg gives Dagny a cigarette marked with the $ sign, why does he give her an entire pack of the cigarettes?

3. How does Dr. Ferris explain to Rearden the many laws that are being passed by the State?

4. How does Rand use the marriage of James and Cherryl to make her point against social philosophy?

5. What strange exchange occurs between Dagny and Lillian at he party?

(see the answer key)

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