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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is so revolutionary about the motor that never went into production?
(a) It draws its energy from static electricity in the atmosphere.
(b) It runs on water.
(c) It requires a totally new factory to build.
(d) It produces more power than regular engines.

4. What show of support does Dagny get from employees of Taggart Transcontinental?
(a) They line the route with guns to protect the train.
(b) They vote her in as President of Taggart Transcontinental.
(c) They give a banquet in her honor.
(d) They all buy stock in the John Galt Line.

5. Why is James Taggart marrying Cherryl Brooks, the dime store clerk?
(a) To find real happiness
(b) To prove that communism will not work
(c) To show that he helps the underpriviliged
(d) To make an honest woman out of her because he got her pregnant

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is planning to build diesel engines for Taggart Transcontinental?

2. Rand uses the failure of Twentieth Century Motors to make what point about socialism?

3. Why are the guests at the party so eager to discuss the capture of Ragnar Danneskjtzld?

4. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter Rand calls "Account Overdrawn," how does the author picture the results of the socialist government's regulations?

2. Lillian demands the Rearden Metal bracelet back and threatens to tell everyone that Dagny is sleeping with her husband. What is the irony of that situation?

3. Rand introduces "Wyatt's Torch" as Dagny returns on the train to Wyatt Junction. What does the term suggest?

4. At first, Hank Rearden dislikes Francisco d'Anconia. Explain his reasons.

5. Describe how the chain is viewed by Henry Rearden, Lillian Rearden, and Dagny Taggart. Explain its significance to the story.

6. Francisco engineers a huge financial fraud on the Mexican government and greedy shareholders like James Taggart and Orren Boyle. Then he asks Dagny, "Who is John Galt?" How does Rand use his character to build suspense?

7. When an agreement is reached that closes the John Galt Line and the Rio Norte Line, what does Francisco mean when he asks Dagny if they had murdered John Galt?

8. What is the significance of "the best hamburger" Dagny has ever tasted when she goes to the diner in Wyoming?

9. Discuss the significance of the names Rand gives to the businesses in ATLAS SHRUGGED.

10. At his trial, Hank Rearden refuses to give the government the "sanction of the victim." Explain what he means.

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