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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9 "The Generator".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hank finally meet up with Danneskjtzld?
(a) On his walk at night.
(b) In Dagny's cabin.
(c) At his apartment in the city.
(d) In the ruins of Rearden Metal.

2. How did Hank know that their affair was over before Dagny told him.
(a) He heard something different in her voice on the radio.
(b) During the radio show she had only used past tense.
(c) Francisco sent him a telegram.
(d) John Galt came and told him.

3. Who is playing the piano at John Galt's house?
(a) Francisco
(b) Dr. Hendricks
(c) Hugh Akston
(d) Halley himself

4. How does John Galt mock the government men when the power goes out at the State Science Institute while he is still strapped to Project F?
(a) He loosens his straps and stands up.
(b) He starts telling bad jokes.
(c) He reminds them that he is still alive.
(d) He starts telling the technician how to repair the generator.

5. What literary device does Rand use to show the end of Eddie's dream of one day marrying Dagny.
(a) The metaphor of watching as her train leaves in the darkness.
(b) The metaphor of darkness falling over the city.
(c) The metaphor of putting out his cigarette.
(d) The metaphor of her door closing behind her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?

2. On a radio program what does Dagny say that causes the program to go suddenly off the air?

3. What causes Dagny to resign from Taggart Transcontinental?

4. What is Rearden's suggestion to Dagny about giving in to the state?

5. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?

(see the answer key)

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