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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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 know now: Who is John Galt?
(c) Don't you want to tell Lillian about your affair with her husband?
(d) Have you met John Galt?

3. What is the comparison Francisco makes between John Galt and Prometheus?
(a) John Galt invented fire.
(b) John Galt has been eaten by vultures and is dead.
(c) John Galt believes the total end is near for all mankind.
(d) John Galt is a Prometheus who changed his mind.

4. What did the National Alliance of Railroads pass to eliminate competition?
(a) Local and Transcontinental Rule
(b) Anti-cooperation Rule
(c) Anti-dog-eat-dog Rule
(d) Every man for himself Rule

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

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

7. 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) Maybe the Science Institute turned him down.
(b) Maybe he couldn't find another place.
(c) He probably liked living on this earth.
(d) He probably came from somewhere around here.

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

9. Who is the childhood friend of Jim and Dagny who now works for them?
(a) James Ellis Wyatt
(b) John Galt
(c) Eddie Willers
(d) Hank Rearden

10. 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 gave them the mines to do with as they pleased.
(b) He says the mines are not worthless bacuse they contain silver.
(c) He says he wanted to contribute to the Mexican economy.
(d) He says he gave them the wrong location because he knew what they would do.

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

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

13. What does Rearden sell off after the bill banning people from owning multiple businesses is passed?
(a) Train engines and coal mines
(b) Iron mines and jewelry manufacturing
(c) Copper mines and coal mines
(d) Copper mines and freight companies

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

15. 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 is an improbable love story.
(c) Like communism, it is a sham based on lies and deception.
(d) It shows that poor people do not lack social graces.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rand indicate that Wesley Mouch, Rearden's Washington lobbyist, may not be working in Rearden's interest?

2. Before Hank Rearden, Dagny has had only one lover. She will not tell Rearden his name. Who was he?

3. What is the real outcome after the court fines Rearden $5,000 and gives him a suspended sentence?

4. Why is James Taggart marrying Cherryl Brooks, the dime store clerk?

5. What strange exchange occurs between Dagny and Lillian at he party?

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