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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Amalgamated Switch and Signal Company not complete Dagny's order for switches and signals on the Colorado line?
(a) They believe she cannot pay for the items.
(b) Too many people are opposed to Rearden metal.
(c) They cannot get the steel they need.
(d) They made a deal with Jim Taggart not to supply the equipment.

2. Why are the guests at the party so eager to discuss the capture of Ragnar Danneskjtzld?
(a) Because he is the only one who can save socialism.
(b) Because he is a pirate who seizes relief supplies intended for communist societies.
(c) Because he is a supporter of the Equalization of Opportunity Bill
(d) Because he has a strange name that they don't trust.

3. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?
(a) The close link he has to his mother.
(b) The only thing that will ever come of Rearden metal.
(c) All his accomplishments after years of hard work.
(d) The demands made on him by an ungrateful family.

4. At the party, James Taggart demands that Francisco explain why the San Sebastian mines are worthless. What is Francisco's ironic reply?
(a) He says he wanted to contribute to the Mexican economy.
(b) He says he gave them the mines to do with as they pleased.
(c) He says the mines are not worthless bacuse they contain silver.
(d) He says he gave them the wrong location because he knew what they would do.

5. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?
(a) He plays a game of marbles on the hotel room floor.
(b) He plays charades but no one can guess his subject.
(c) He plays poker with the Mexican President in a winner-take-all game.
(d) He knows the mines are worthless and wants to watch them go down with their own greed.

6. When Dagny demands that Francisco tell her why Ellis Wyatt will be wiped out in Colorado, why does he refuse to tell her?
(a) He says only John Galt knows for sure.
(b) He says she is not ready to hear the answer.
(c) He says she already knows.
(d) He says he wants to take over the oil industry.

7. Who is planning to build diesel engines for Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) Eddie Willers
(b) Dwight Sanders
(c) Henry Rearden
(d) Francisco d'Anconia

8. What caused Francisco's ancestor out of Spain to Argentina where he became wealthy as a copper miner?
(a) The Spanish Inquisition.
(b) The Potato Famine.
(c) The Spanish Revolution.
(d) The French Revolution.

9. When Dr. Stadler questions why the man who was developing the revolutionary motor was working in a factory research lab, what is Dagny's reply?
(a) He probably liked living on this earth.
(b) He probably came from somewhere around here.
(c) Maybe he couldn't find another place.
(d) Maybe the Science Institute turned him down.

10. 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're a woman.
(b) Dagny, you don't know anything about railroads.
(c) Dagny, father never intended for you to work at Taggert.
(d) Dagny, you'll get married and leave.

11. What strange exchange occurs between Dagny and Lillian at he party?
(a) They exchange phone numbers so they can meet in New York.
(b) They exchange drinks bacuse Dagny doesn't drink alcohol.
(c) They exchange bracelets, the Rearden Metal bracelet for Dagny's diamond bracelet.
(d) They exchange the names of their dress designers.

12. Why does Dagny have to wait to get in to see Dannager when she goes to see him before his trial?
(a) There is a mysterious man in his office.
(b) Dannager really does not want to see Dagny.
(c) Dannager blames Dagny for his legal problems.
(d) Dagny came without an appointment.

13. What is Dagny's amazing discovery at Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) Plans for a revolutionary motor.
(b) The formula for Rearden metal.
(c) The address of the chief engineer.
(d) Books on building aircraft.

14. What decision does Dagny make when she is nine years old?
(a) To marry Eddie Willers.
(b) To become a fashion model.
(c) To study in Paris.
(d) To run Taggart Rail Lines.

15. What does Dagny notice before leaving Dannager's office?
(a) A cigarette butt with the $ sign on it.
(b) A note signed by John Galt.
(c) A plane ticket to Europe.
(d) A pistol on Dannager's desk.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. James and Cherryl begin their unlikely romance. Where does James meet her?

3. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?

4. How did the Sternes say they tried to run Twentieth Century Motors?

5. Dr. Stadler talks about having known John Galt who he believes is dead. What is his recollection of Galt?

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