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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. What is the symbolism of the explosion in the Colorado tunnel?
(a) It represents the end of an era.
(b) It is what happens when logic and reason are abandoned for political expediency.
(c) It marks the end of the Unification Board.
(d) It represents the poor quality goods industrialists offer out of greed.

2. How does Dr. Ferris explain to Rearden the many laws that are being passed by the State?
(a) He says that laws that don't work will eventually be repealed.
(b) He says that Rearden just doesn't understand what the laws are saying.
(c) There is no other way to rule men than to pass laws that cannot be observed, enforced or interpreted
(d) He says the lawmakers do not really know what they are doing.

3. Who is the handsome blond man Dagny meets on her first morning in the valley?
(a) John Galt's brother
(b) Richard Halley
(c) Sebastian d'Anconia
(d) Ragnar Danneskjtzld

4. What happens after the disappearance of Wyatt and his vast Colorado oil fields?
(a) Project X provides a new and better fuel.
(b) Mine owners begin blowing up their mines.
(c) The government reopens the Wyatt oil fields and everything gets back to normal.
(d) Small companies cannot supply enough oil to fill the demand.

5. Dagny wants to build a narrow gauge railroad in the valley and then changes her mind. Why?
(a) The idea is ridiculous because it would serve no purpose.
(b) It will keep her from returning to Taggart Transcontinental.
(c) She is not an engineer.
(d) She can't do it without Rearden Metal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Taggart Transcontinental from meeting Rearden's deadline for delivering steel?

2. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?

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?

4. What was John Galt's connection to Twentieth Century Motors?

5. The communistic government wanted people to sacrifice their minds and products for the good of society. How is John Galt more honorable?

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