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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dagny plan to start the first run of the John Galt Line?
(a) Cheyenne, Wyoming
(b) Denver, Colorado
(c) New York, NY
(d) Washington, D. C.

2. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?
(a) It does not go far enough to protect everyone.
(b) It is not a true socialist idea.
(c) It puts decision making in the hands of uneducted people.
(d) It can be used to stifle competition, capitalism, and individualism.

3. What does Rearden say the government needed to win against him.
(a) His civil rights.
(b) His account books.
(c) His cooperation.
(d) His denial of any wrong doing.

4. How does Rand use the marriage of James and Cherryl to make her point against social philosophy?
(a) It shows that the rich and the poor are really equal.
(b) It shows that poor people do not lack social graces.
(c) It is an improbable love story.
(d) Like communism, it is a sham based on lies and deception.

5. What is the image Francisco d'Anconia has in the public eye?
(a) He is a worthless playboy.
(b) He is planning to run for President.
(c) He is the diamond king.
(d) He is a noted philanthropist.

6. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?
(a) That Rearden Steel will one day belong to them.
(b) That it is an indignificant business that will likely fail.
(c) That Rearden represents the blackest element of social retrogression in the country.
(d) That Rearden Steel will be its largest contributor.

7. What is Owen Kellogg's reply to Dagny when she asks him why he is resigning from Taggert Railway?
(a) Who is John Galt?
(b) You can't pay me what I'm worth.
(c) Railroads are a thing of the past.
(d) I'm going into business for myself.

8. What is Rearden's suggestion to Dagny about giving in to the state?
(a) They must find John Galt.
(b) They must destroy their businesses before they let that happen.
(c) They must hold out as long as they can before complying with the State.
(d) They must find ways to compromise with the State.

9. What is Dagny's reply to Cherryl's comment that she is "the woman in the Taggart family"?
(a) Don't tell my dress maker.
(b) That's quiet all right. I'm the man.
(c) What am I? Chopped liver?
(d) You're welcome to the job.

10. When a reporter asks Dagny, "Who is John Galt?" what is her answer?
(a) We are.
(b) An advertising gimmick.
(c) Who cares?
(d) I'll never tell.

11. What is the meaning of "Wyatt's torch"?
(a) Wyatt's lighting after his electricity has been shut off.
(b) What is left after Wyatt's destruction of his oil fields.
(c) Wyatt's new flashlight invention.
(d) Wyatt's threat to destroy the economy by setting fire to Washington.

12. Why does Dannager refuse to say "Good-bye" to Dagny?
(a) Because she will join him where he is going one day.
(b) Because he doesn't want her to know his plans.
(c) Because she has no idea that he is leaving.
(d) Because he is glad to be getting away from her.

13. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?
(a) He decides to build a new line of his own.
(b) He buys more stock in the John Galt Line.
(c) He gives Dagny credit for saving the company.
(d) He takes credit for its success.

14. What is the surprising question Francisco poses to Dagny at the wedding reception?
(a) Did you get permission to use John Galt's name on your new railroad line?
(b) Don't you want to tell Lillian about your affair with her husband?
(c) Have you met John Galt?
(d) Don't you want to know now: Who is John Galt?

15. When Hank Rearden learns that the legislature has passed the Equalization of Opportunity Bill, what does he learn from Mouch, his lobbyist in Washington?
(a) Mouch tells him that the bill has no penalty written into it.
(b) Nothing. Mouch is not answering his phone.
(c) Mouch offers to return the money Rearden has paid him.
(d) Mouch says the President will veto the bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rand mean by the title, "White Blackmail"?

2. Atlas is the Greek god who holds the world on his shoulders. In the novel, who is "Atlas"?

3. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?

4. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?

5. What is the problem Rearden sees in any government that professes to run by committee for the "public good."

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