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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 purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?
(a) A fund raiser for underprivileged children.
(b) Their social obligation to Dagny Taggart.
(c) A celebration of Rearden metal.
(d) Their wedding anniversary.

2. What does the Head of State Thompson want from Galt?
(a) He wants Galt to leave thecountry and never return.
(b) He wants Galt to tell him how to fix the economy.
(c) He wants Galt to be his Vice-President.
(d) He wants Galt to give the government his radio technology.

3. What news was in the letter the doorman had held for Dagny for a week?
(a) Quentin Daniels could no longer work on the motor.
(b) Quentin Daniels was moving to Colorado.
(c) Quentin Daniels had finally built a working model of her motor.
(d) Quentin Daniels had disappeared.

4. What crisis brings Rearden before the Unification Board?
(a) The steel workers strike demanding higher wages.
(b) The need for Rearden Metal to decrease its production.
(c) A plan to return Rearden Metal to Hank.
(d) Rearden's refusal to make steel.

5. After Francisco leaves her apartment, what does Dagny finally admit to Rearden?
(a) That she was returning to Taggart Transcontinental.
(b) That he needed to go back to Lillian.
(c) That she could no longer see him.
(d) That Francisco was her first lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to all the South American d'Anconia Copper Mines immediately after they are nationalized by the various governments?

2. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?

3. How does Dr. Ferris get Hank Rearden to sign over Rearden Metal to the government?

4. How did Hank know that their affair was over before Dagny told him.

5. What conflict does Rand set up within the character of Dagny Taggart?

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