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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 so revolutionary about the motor that never went into production?
(a) It requires a totally new factory to build.
(b) It draws its energy from static electricity in the atmosphere.
(c) It produces more power than regular engines.
(d) It runs on water.

2. What is the obvious symbolism of the Project X machine that is so destructive.
(a) The atomic bomb.
(b) The need for greater and greater weapons.
(c) The power of industrialists to destroy the world.
(d) The noise of a rock concert.

3. when Dagny comes to after her plane crashes in the Colorado mountains, who is the first person she sees?
(a) Francisco d'Anconia
(b) John Galt
(c) Hank Rearden
(d) Quentin Daniels

4. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?
(a) As an early anniversary present from Hank.
(b) As a unique piece of jewelry that everyone in New York will envy.
(c) Something made from the same thing as railroad rails and soup kettles.
(d) As the only gift Hank has ever given her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sarcastic comment does Dagny make to James Taggart and Wesley Mouch?

2. When a reporter asks Dagny, "Who is John Galt?" what is her answer?

3. What has happened to Dagny during the time that John Galt was recaptured and taken away?

4. How does Galt remove suspicion from Dagny at his capture?

5. What does Rearden say the government needed to win against him.

(see the answer key)

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