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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rand let the reader know that there is a connection between Francisco and Danneskjtzld?
(a) Francisco does not react when Rearden mentions Danneskjtzld's name.
(b) Francisco offers to introduce Rearden to Danneskjtzld.
(c) Francisco's horror when he learns that Rearden ordered d'Anconia copper.
(d) Francisco tells Rearden that Danneskjtzld is coming to the city.

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

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

4. At home and in despair, what music is Dagny listening to when she puts down her head and cries?
(a) Tchaikovski's Symphony Pathetique
(b) Halley's opera,
(c) Cry Me a River
(d) Halley's Fourth Concerto

5. 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.

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

7. Based on what she knows at the moment, what conclusion does Dagny draw about the disappearance of men like Wyatt?
(a) She believes they are secretly working on her railroad line.
(b) She believes there is a destroyer.
(c) She thinks they are all joining the communist movement.
(d) She thinks they are being kidnapped by the government.

8. What is the real outcome after the court fines Rearden $5,000 and gives him a suspended sentence?
(a) Rearden will have to comply with the government rules.
(b) In effect, he has won against the government.
(c) Lillian's social connections are destroyed.
(d) Other industrialists will go out of business.

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

10. What sarcastic comment does Dagny make to James Taggart and Wesley Mouch?
(a) Which one of you is planning to rob a bank?
(b) You tell me how to run a train on bad rails.
(c) What's the point in running a business if there is no profit?
(d) Got what you've been asking for, all these years, gentlemen?

11. When Dagny demands to be made Vice President in Charge of Operations, what reason does Jim give her for opposing the idea?
(a) Dagny, father never intended for you to work at Taggert.
(b) Dagny, you're a woman.
(c) Dagny, you'll get married and leave.
(d) Dagny, you don't know anything about railroads.

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

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

14. What is Mouch's new job after he resigns as Rearden's Washington lobbyist?
(a) Assistant Editor of
(b) Assistant Coordinator of the Bureau of Economic Planning and National Resources
(c) Secretary of the Interior
(d) Vice President of Taggart Transcontinental

15. Dr. Stadler talks about having known John Galt who he believes is dead. What is his recollection of Galt?
(a) Galt had the most brilliant mind he had ever encountered.
(b) Galt was an early leader of the communist movement.
(c) Galt was an insurrectionist and trouble maker.
(d) Galt was the brains behind the revolutionary motor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Dagny not learn the name of the third student at Patrick Henry University according to Dr. Akston?

2. What does Rearden say the government needed to win against him.

3. Quentin Daniels is hired to reconstruct the revolutionary motor. What is Quentin's greatest desire.

4. At the Thanksgiving dinner, why does Lillian urge Hank not to fight the lawsuit?

5. What does Dagny notice before leaving Dannager's office?

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