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

2. How much will it cost Dagny to repair her airplane?
(a) $200.00 in gold
(b) The plane cannot be repaired
(c) Nothing, they do everything there for free
(d) $10,000.00 in US dollars

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

4. Hank realizes that their affair is over. What ended it?
(a) Dagny has fallen in love with John Galt.
(b) Dagny wants to return to Francisco now that she understands him.
(c) Dagny can no longer let Hank cheat on Lillian.
(d) Dagny is infatuated with Ragnar Danneskjtzld.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. How does Hank protect Danneskjtzld when the police arrive?

4. What is Rand's symbol of the ultimate destruction of socialism?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Eddie Willers is left alone with the last train broken down in the desert. How does Rand portray the result of the communist rule?

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

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

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

5. Explain the significance of the $ sign on the cigarettes.

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

7. Discuss the implication of Project X as it relates to the communist society that builds it.

8. What dramatic change takes place in the character of Cherryl Taggart? Explain.

9. How does Rand now make it plain that Eddie Willer's cafeteria friend has been using him to spy on Dagny?

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

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