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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. The Unification Board is now in complete control and more regulations are passed. What is the result?
(a) More businesses and executives disapear.
(b) Production on everything increases.
(c) The government refuses to nationalize businesses to save jobs.
(d) People now have more money to spend.

2. How has Cherryl changed from the dime store clerk James married?
(a) Now she has risen in poise and social stature.
(b) She is no longer innocent but plays the part of a shop girl to fool society.
(c) she has learned how to get more and more money out of James.
(d) She has even less of an idea about things than she did when they married.

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

4. How does Rand use the history of Twentieth Century Motors to define communism?
(a) When all motivation was taken away, no one wanted to work.
(b) When capitalism ceases to be, everyone is happier.
(c) When everyone had everything in common, the plant flourished.
(d) Plants under government controll never fail.

5. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?
(a) He is Hank's brother.
(b) He has the social skills that Hank lacks.
(c) He could get a job anywhere but wants to help his brother.
(d) He holds an engineering degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does James Taggart receive that Dagny had predicted?

2. What happens after the disappearance of Wyatt and his vast Colorado oil fields?

3. Quentin Daniels is hired to reconstruct the revolutionary motor. What is Quentin's greatest desire.

4. Who flies over the valley looking for Dagny but cannot see the community below?

5. What does Galt suggest Thompson do if he is sincere about economic reform?

(see the answer key)

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