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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Galt is strapped naked to a table with electrodes attached to various parts of his body. What does that symbolize?

2. What happens to all the South American d'Anconia Copper Mines immediately after they are nationalized by the various governments?

3. When Kellogg gives Dagny a cigarette marked with the $ sign, why does he give her an entire pack of the cigarettes?

4. After Francisco leaves her apartment, what does Dagny finally admit to Rearden?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the fact that Dagny refuses to take money from John Galt unless she works for it.

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

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

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

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

6. Describe how differently Dagny and Cherryl work to get out of an unacceptable situation.

7. Francisco shows up to deliver Hank when an angry mod attacks his Rearden Metal plant. Why is this a turning point for Hank Rearden?

8. Describe the revelation Dagny gets from the vagrant worker she invited to dinner on the train.

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

10. After her return, Dagny is invited to speak on national radio. Describe her appearance on the show.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do an indepth character study of Ragnar Danneskjtzld the pirate who hates violence but does so much destruction in the novel. Is there some significance to his coloring? What is his only religious tenet that he holds to?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Francisco say that it is Dagny that he has to fight? Write a paper describing his purpose in fighting her. Include examples of how difficult it is to fight Dagny.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing Dagny as a true feminist, years ahead of her time.

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