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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. Ultimately, what is the only light remaining on the earth outside of Atlantis?
(a) The lights of New York City.
(b) A lighthouse beacon.
(c) The light of the east bound Comet.
(d) Wyatt's Torch

2. 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 holding Lillian hostage.
(c) By convincing him it is the right thing to do.
(d) By promising him that he can continue to run the company.

3. What message on the city calendar marquee made Rearden laugh out loud?
(a) Brother, you asked for it! Francisco Domingo Carlos Andres Sebastian d'Anconia.
(b) We know who John Galt is.
(c) We declare a four day work week starting immediately.
(d) Wanted: Someone who knows how to run a steel plant.

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

5. 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) It will keep her from returning to Taggart Transcontinental.
(c) She can't do it without Rearden Metal.
(d) She is not an engineer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the obvious symbolism of the Project X machine that is so destructive.

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

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

4. How does Galt remove suspicion from Dagny at his capture?

5. The Unification Board is now in complete control and more regulations are passed. What is the result?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the valley that indicates that Dagny is not yet ready to drop out and join everyone there?

2. Describe some of the regulations under Directive 10-289.

3. After they capture John Galt, explain why his life is not in immediate danger.

4. Dagny sees the wheels of her railroad cars as being symbolic of something she and Hank continue to fight for. Explain.

5. As they take their leave, the city of New York disappears as they fly over. Explain the significance of that.

6. Describe the meeting between John Galt and Dr. Stadler.

7. Discuss the events as Stadler finds them at Project X.

8. Describe the first meeting between Hank Rearden and Ragnar Danneskjtzld.

9. How does Dr. Ferris get Hank Rearden to sign over Rearden Metal to the government?

10. Describe Dagny's reaction when Danagger says to her, "Well, done, Dagny."

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