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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dagny wants to build a narrow gauge railroad in the valley and then changes her mind. Why?
(a) The idea is ridiculous because it would serve no purpose.
(b) She is not an engineer.
(c) She can't do it without Rearden Metal.
(d) It will keep her from returning to Taggart Transcontinental.

2. What promise does Dagny make before she returns to the outside world?
(a) She will bring back Hank when she returns.
(b) She will not reveal anything about it or try to find it again.
(c) She will destroy the railroad before she returns.
(d) She will return within one month.

3. What is the last thing passengers see on Kip Chalmers' train as they enter the tunnel?
(a) Dagny standing by the tracks
(b) The wreck of another train
(c) Wyatt's Torch
(d) The blue Rearden Metal rails

4. How does Galt remove suspicion from Dagny at his capture?
(a) He pulls a gun on her and tells the police she is his hostage.
(b) He pushes her out the back door before he lets the police in.
(c) He knocks her unconscious.
(d) He calls her a government stooge.

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

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

7. What causes Dagny to return to Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) News of the tunnel wreck.
(b) Her disgust with Francisco.
(c) James' telephone call.
(d) Her boredom.

8. What happens to all the South American d'Anconia Copper Mines immediately after they are nationalized by the various governments?
(a) The US government realizes it will now have to pay more for copper.
(b) The mines all prove to be worthless and used up.
(c) The are blown up and the top management disappears.
(d) The price of copper jumps to an all time high.

9. After Francisco leaves her apartment, what does Dagny finally admit to Rearden?
(a) That he needed to go back to Lillian.
(b) That she was returning to Taggart Transcontinental.
(c) That Francisco was her first lover.
(d) That she could no longer see him.

10. Why does Lillian come to see James Taggart?
(a) She thinks he is powerful enough to stop Hank from divorcing her.
(b) Lillian wants to find out more dirt on Dagny.
(c) She thinks he is a handsome, desirable man.
(d) Lillian wants to get rid of Cherryl because she is so common.

11. The Unification Board is now in complete control and more regulations are passed. What is the result?
(a) Production on everything increases.
(b) People now have more money to spend.
(c) More businesses and executives disapear.
(d) The government refuses to nationalize businesses to save jobs.

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

13. What is the irony of Dr. Robert Stadler's death?
(a) He was killed in the place he had run to for safety.
(b) He had always protected John Galt from men like Meigs.
(c) He was killed trying to save the world.
(d) He went bravely to his death still believing he was right.

14. What does Dagny now realize about Francisco?
(a) That he is John Galt.
(b) That he lost his bets on industrialization.
(c) That he was the first industrialist to quit.
(d) That he never liked running the copper mines.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The communistic government wanted people to sacrifice their minds and products for the good of society. How is John Galt more honorable?

2. What news was in the letter the doorman had held for Dagny for a week?

3. What is the symbolism of the gold $ sign on the cigarettes?

4. What is the doctrine Galt says is used to keep otherwise rational people in line?

5. After Hank Rearden disappears, what special favor is granted Dagny by the citizens of "Atlantis"?

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