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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 is the contrast between Dagny's response to the socialistic society and Cherryl's?
(a) Dagny gives up but Cherryl makes James Taggart suffer.
(b) Cherryl resigns herself to poverty but Dagny finds ways of making more money.
(c) Cherryl understands everything, but Dagny is confused.
(d) Dagny fights, but Cherryl commits suicide.

2. 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

3. How does John Galt mock the government men when the power goes out at the State Science Institute while he is still strapped to Project F?
(a) He starts telling the technician how to repair the generator.
(b) He reminds them that he is still alive.
(c) He starts telling bad jokes.
(d) He loosens his straps and stands up.

4. Who is the handsome blond man Dagny meets on her first morning in the valley?
(a) Sebastian d'Anconia
(b) Ragnar Danneskjtzld
(c) John Galt's brother
(d) Richard Halley

5. How does James Taggart demonstrate his disdain for money?
(a) He buys Cherryl an improbably large diamond.
(b) He gives his money to Lillian.
(c) He burns his money in the fireplace.
(d) He gives a hundred dollar bill to a beggar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Cherryl changed from the dime store clerk James married?

2. How does Rand make it clear that Eddie's mysterious cafeteria friend is the illusive John Galt?

3. How does Rand make a strong argument against incompetence?

4. Who flies over the valley looking for Dagny but cannot see the community below?

5. Who does Dagny discover is working for her as a common laborer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Francisco comes to visit Dagny in the cabin near Woodstock, what idea does she have about the disappearance of so many business people?

5. What kind of assurance does Francisco try to give Dagny when he visits her in her apartment?

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

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

8. What happens when Washington politician Kip Chalmers insists that the stalled Comet go on through a dangerous tunnel because he has a speaking appointment in San Francisco.

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

10. As the Cuffy Meigs of the world gain control and the country is rapidly deteriorating, how does James Taggart view his personal situation?

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