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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. Danneskjtzld contrasts himself with what legendary hero?
(a) Prometheus
(b) Achilles
(c) Zorro
(d) Robin Hood

2. What becomes of James Taggart?
(a) He realizes that he has been wrong all of his life.
(b) He has a chage of heart and rushes to release Galt.
(c) He is reduced to base hate and eventually collapses and dies.
(d) He gets sick and runs out of the room.

3. How is the secret of their location kept from the outside world?
(a) A sonic distrubance
(b) An artificial storm cloud
(c) A refractor ray
(d) It is actually underground

4. What was Francisco's nickname for Dagny when they were children?
(a) Slug
(b) Mouse
(c) Pest
(d) Daggy

5. How did the Sternes say they tried to run Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) Never criticizing anyone for a mistake or cost overrun.
(b) By paying the best salaries in the industry.
(c) Imposing great penalties on those who made mistakes.
(d) From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?

2. Who is planning to build diesel engines for Taggart Transcontinental?

3. What does Phillip want to leave Henry's house?

4. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?

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

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