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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the Taggart board and the Washington influence peddlers meet, what is the irony of their meeting place?
(a) It is in Dagny's office.
(b) It is unheated because of the coal shortages.
(c) It is held in the terminal beneath the statue of Nathaniel Taggart.
(d) It gives complete control of Taggart Transcontinental to the government.

3. Quentin Daniels is hired to reconstruct the revolutionary motor. What is Quentin's greatest desire.
(a) To meet the man who conceived of the idea of the motor.
(b) To prove the the motor will not work.
(c) To improve the motor.
(d) To create a motor from his own concept.

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

5. What does Francisco d'Anconia say the socialists will use to replace "the aristocracy of money"?
(a) The aristocracy of influence.
(b) The commonality of all men
(c) The destruction of all aristocracy
(d) The aristocracy of everyone

6. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?
(a) Who is John Galt?
(b) What happened to New York City?
(c) Where have all the flowers gone?
(d) Where in the world is Dagny Taggert?

7. Before Hank Rearden, Dagny has had only one lover. She will not tell Rearden his name. Who was he?
(a) Ragnar Danneskjtzld
(b) John Galt
(c) Eddie Willers
(d) Francisco d'Anconia

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

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

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

11. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?
(a) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.
(b) He wants to pocket half of the cash.
(c) He doesn't want them to know that the money came from his capitalist brother.
(d) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.

12. How old was Francisco when he took over d'Anconia Copper Mines?
(a) Thirty-one
(b) Sixteen
(c) Twenty-seven
(d) Twenty-three

13. What does Rand mean by the title, "White Blackmail"?
(a) Not really blackmail at all.
(b) Little white lies to get around the laws.
(c) A way of manipulating people by passing aws and regulations that the influence peddlers want broken.
(d) A way of getting people to obey the laws and cooperate with the government.

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

15. James and Cherryl begin their unlikely romance. Where does James meet her?
(a) At the train station.
(b) Friends introduce them.
(c) In a dime store.
(d) At a cocktail party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ayn Rand's objection to majority rule as put forth by the National Alliance of Railroads?

2. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?

3. What is Dagny's reaction to Eugene Lawson's claim that his motives were pure at Twentieth Century Motors because he never made a profit?

4. What show of support does Dagny get from employees of Taggart Transcontinental?

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

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