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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rand uses the failure of Twentieth Century Motors to make what point about socialism?
(a) It is only fair that everyone make the same salary.
(b) Production increases when everyone shares in the work.
(c) The socialist system only takes from those with ability and gives to others who are less deserving.
(d) The socialist system allows the greatest minds to get ahead.

2. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?
(a) A fund raiser for underprivileged children.
(b) A celebration of Rearden metal.
(c) Their wedding anniversary.
(d) Their social obligation to Dagny Taggart.

3. Why does Dagny take a leave of absence from her job as Vice President of Operations at Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) To supervise and finish the John Galt Line.
(b) To find Francisco and marry him.
(c) To get away to Europe for a vacation.
(d) To try and localte John Galt.

4. What does Phillip want to leave Henry's house?
(a) Money to start a business.
(b) A new car.
(c) Controlling interest in Rearden Metal stock.
(d) Paid up tuition to Harvard.

5. At the anniversary party, what do Dr. Pritchett, Balph Eubank, and Mort Mort Liddy have in common?
(a) They all know who John Galt is.
(b) They are all against the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.
(c) The all support the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.
(d) They are all capitalists.

6. Why can Dagny not learn the name of the third student at Patrick Henry University according to Dr. Akston?
(a) He went to the university under an assumed name.
(b) Nobody really knows who he is.
(c) She will only learn it when he chooses to tell her himself.
(d) The school records were in a fire and his records were lost.

7. 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 can be used to stifle competition, capitalism, and individualism.
(d) It puts decision making in the hands of uneducted people.

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

9. What was Francisco's nickname for Dagny when they were children?
(a) Pest
(b) Mouse
(c) Daggy
(d) Slug

10. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?
(a) He is Hank's brother.
(b) He holds an engineering degree.
(c) He could get a job anywhere but wants to help his brother.
(d) He has the social skills that Hank lacks.

11. 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.

12. Who is almost single handedly responsible for opening up trade in Colorado?
(a) Paul Larkin
(b) Jim Taggart
(c) Ellis Wyatt
(d) Hank Rearden

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

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

15. What is the result of the government's decision to divert coal to the People's Republic of England?
(a) People have to wait for needed food to arrive.
(b) Rearden Metal wins the contract to ship the steel.
(c) Project X has to be put on hold.
(d) Produce from the West coast is held up for 3 days and everything spoils.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Dr. Potter of the State Science Institute threatens Rearden who pretends not to understand his threats. Why?

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

4. How does Bertram Scudder, editor of "The Future" magazine, characterize Hank Rearden?

5. What is so unusual about the cigarette Dagny gets from Dr. Hugh Akston?

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