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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. Why does Dagny have to wait to get in to see Dannager when she goes to see him before his trial?
(a) Dannager really does not want to see Dagny.
(b) Dagny came without an appointment.
(c) There is a mysterious man in his office.
(d) Dannager blames Dagny for his legal problems.

2. How did the Sternes say they tried to run Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.
(b) Imposing great penalties on those who made mistakes.
(c) By paying the best salaries in the industry.
(d) Never criticizing anyone for a mistake or cost overrun.

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 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.

4. What does Rand mean by the title, "White Blackmail"?
(a) A way of getting people to obey the laws and cooperate with the government.
(b) Little white lies to get around the laws.
(c) Not really blackmail at all.
(d) A way of manipulating people by passing aws and regulations that the influence peddlers want broken.

5. What is happening to trains everywhere in the nation?
(a) They all derail.
(b) They stop running because of fear after the tunnel wreck.
(c) They are abandoned and the crews vanish.
(d) They run out of coal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the comparison Francisco makes between John Galt and Prometheus?

2. What is the surprising question Francisco poses to Dagny at the wedding reception?

3. Because of the Equity of Distribution Law, there is now a Deputy Director of Distribution handling all of Rearden Metal's orders. What is his nickname?

4. What is the result of the government's decision to divert coal to the People's Republic of England?

5. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?

(see the answer key)

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