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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the former hotel suite of Francisco d'Anconia, what is the subtle meaning of that location when Rearden meets Mouch and the "Washington boys"?
(a) It demonstrates the equality of the bosses and the people.
(b) In a socialist society, those in power do not give up luxuries.
(c) It shames Rearden because he can no longer afford such luxury.
(d) It shows high regard for Francisco and all he stands for.

2. When the east bound Comet stalls in the desert, how are the passengers taken away?
(a) On a horse drawn wagon.
(b) On buses.
(c) On a produce truck.
(d) On foot.

3. Why does the siege represent a "Concerto of Deliverance"?
(a) It marks the final movement when Francisco can tell everyting to Hank Rearden.
(b) After this, Rearden will regain control of his business.
(c) It marks Hanks deliverance from Lillian and Phillip.
(d) It suggest the theme of delivering Rearden Steel to the workers.

4. What will be the only way Dagny can return to the valley?
(a) James Taggart will have to be eliminated.
(b) She can return only if Hank decides to come with her.
(c) She will have to crash her plane again.
(d) John Galt, her last key before the door closes forever.

5. How does Dr. Ferris get Hank Rearden to sign over Rearden Metal to the government?
(a) By threatening to expose his affair with Dagny.
(b) By convincing him it is the right thing to do.
(c) By holding Lillian hostage.
(d) By promising him that he can continue to run the company.

6. Where does Hank finally meet up with Danneskjtzld?
(a) In the ruins of Rearden Metal.
(b) At his apartment in the city.
(c) On his walk at night.
(d) In Dagny's cabin.

7. Who comes to visit the dejected Dagny at her cabin near Woodstock?
(a) Hank
(b) James
(c) Francisco
(d) Eddie

8. What does the Head of State Thompson want from Galt?
(a) He wants Galt to be his Vice-President.
(b) He wants Galt to give the government his radio technology.
(c) He wants Galt to leave thecountry and never return.
(d) He wants Galt to tell him how to fix the economy.

9. Why does James Taggart insist that Rearden will always produce, even if he doesn't like the conditions?
(a) Because he would be bored if he did nothing.
(b) Because producing is in his blood.
(c) Because he will want to keep on helping Dagny.
(d) Because he always caves in.

10. while John Galt is being held in a plush hotel suite, what is happening in the country?
(a) Everything comes to a standstill while they wait for Galt's economic plan.
(b) More businesses are closing and more great minds are disappearing.
(c) The people in Atlantis decide to assassinate Galt before he tells everything.
(d) The people who had disappeared return to help Galt.

11. What does Danneskjtzld leave behind when he disappears into the darkness?
(a) Another gun for Hank to carry
(b) A bar of gold
(c) The number to a bank account
(d) His calling card

12. What is Rand's symbol of the ultimate destruction of socialism?
(a) Dagny giving in to all demands in order to save John Galt.
(b) The devastating destruction of Project X and areas of four states around it.
(c) The failure of John Galt to escape.
(d) The decision to use Project F on John Galt to get him to cooperate.

13. As they were flying away with John Galt, why did Galt tell Dagny not to look down?
(a) New York city disappeared from the face of the earth.
(b) He thought she might get air sick after all the excitement.
(c) He didn't want her to change her mind and go back.
(d) He knew the way New York drew people to the city.

14. When Dagny, Hank, Francisco and Ragnar storm the Project F building, what indicates that Ragnar's reputation has preceded him?
(a) The guards recognize him from newspaper photos.
(b) The guards are not afraid of the others even though they have guns.
(c) The guards all want his autograph when they find out who he is.
(d) When he gives them his name, the guards moan.

15. When Dagny is held up by the stopped train, how does she continue her way to Colorado?
(a) She buys a plane and flies there.
(b) She hitchhikes to Colorado.
(c) She buys a car and drives the rest of the way.
(d) She calls Hank to come take her the rest of the way.

Short Answer Questions

1. when Dagny comes to after her plane crashes in the Colorado mountains, who is the first person she sees?

2. How does Dagny let it be known that she is back after her plane crashed?

3. After Francisco leaves her apartment, what does Dagny finally admit to Rearden?

4. What is the music heard in the valley as the industrial "strikers" arrive?

5. What is the name of the regulation that effectively kills all creativity in business?

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