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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 did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(b) Every man for himself Rule
(c) Anti-cooperation Rule
(d) Local and Transcontinental Rule

2. What is Dagny's reply to Cherryl's comment that she is "the woman in the Taggart family"?
(a) That's quiet all right. I'm the man.
(b) What am I? Chopped liver?
(c) You're welcome to the job.
(d) Don't tell my dress maker.

3. How does Hank protect Danneskjtzld when the police arrive?
(a) He tells the police that Danneskjtzld is his new bodyguard.
(b) He pretends to shoot Danneskjtzld who plays dead.
(c) He pulls a gun on the police and chases them off.
(d) He tells the police that Danneskjtzld is James Taggart in disguise.

4. When Dagny stops at a newsstand buy cigarettes, what is the last thing the vendor says to her?
(a) Oh well, we'll have your cigarettes tomorrow.
(b) Oh well, who is John Galt?
(c) Oh well, you need to stop smoking anyway.
(d) Oh well, next time I'll save you a paper.

5. On a radio program what does Dagny say that causes the program to go suddenly off the air?
(a) She tells how government blackmail over her affair with Hank caused him to sign over Rearden Metal.
(b) She says that Business Unification was responsible for blowing up Wyatt oil fields.
(c) She says that Lillian was having an affair with Wesley Mouch.
(d) She says that Hank's signature on the gift of Rearden Metal was forged.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Dagny have to wait to get in to see Dannager when she goes to see him before his trial?

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

4. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?

5. The Unification Board is now in complete control and more regulations are passed. What is the result?

(see the answer key)

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