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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. Who is the owner of the valley?
(a) John Galt
(b) Midas Mulligan
(c) Dr. Hendricks
(d) Francisco d'Anconia

2. After Hank Rearden disappears, what special favor is granted Dagny by the citizens of "Atlantis"?
(a) They allow her to tell everyone where Hank has gone.
(b) They allow her to receive a message from Hank.
(c) They give her another invitation to join them.
(d) They tell her where she can find John Galt.

3. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?
(a) As an alligator.
(b) As an octopus.
(c) As a shark.
(d) As a great philanthropist.

4. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?
(a) Twenty-seven
(b) Sixteen
(c) Thirty-one
(d) Twenty-three

5. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?
(a) Dagny, you'll get married and leave.
(b) Dagny, you don't know anything about railroads.
(c) Dagny, you're a woman.
(d) Dagny, father never intended for you to work at Taggert.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes Dagny to return to Taggart Transcontinental?

3. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?

4. Why does the siege represent a "Concerto of Deliverance"?

5. What is happening to trains everywhere in the nation?

(see the answer key)

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