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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 9 "The Generator".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dagny have to wait to get in to see Dannager when she goes to see him before his trial?
(a) Dannager really does not want to see Dagny.
(b) Dagny came without an appointment.
(c) There is a mysterious man in his office.
(d) Dannager blames Dagny for his legal problems.

2. What game does Francisco play with the Mexican government and the American stockholders in the San Sebastian Mines?
(a) He plays a game of marbles on the hotel room floor.
(b) He plays charades but no one can guess his subject.
(c) He knows the mines are worthless and wants to watch them go down with their own greed.
(d) He plays poker with the Mexican President in a winner-take-all game.

3. What is the irony of Dr. Robert Stadler's death?
(a) He was killed trying to save the world.
(b) He was killed in the place he had run to for safety.
(c) He went bravely to his death still believing he was right.
(d) He had always protected John Galt from men like Meigs.

4. When Kellogg gives Dagny a cigarette marked with the $ sign, why does he give her an entire pack of the cigarettes?
(a) Because she doesn't ask him anything about the cigarettes.
(b) Because he says she's earned it.
(c) Because she thinks they are very pretty.
(d) Because she forgot her cigarettes in New York.

5. How does Dagny deal with the failure of communications on the Taggart Transcontinental when copper wire breaks and cannot be quickly replaced?
(a) She goes to James to find out what to do.
(b) She turns the problem over to Cuffy Meigs.
(c) She reverts to manual switching and lantern signals.
(d) She stops all trains until the lines can be repaired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rearden sell off after the bill banning people from owning multiple businesses is passed?

2. What is the purpose of the party Lillian plans to give in three months?

3. How does Rand let the reader know that there is a connection between Francisco and Danneskjtzld?

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

5. A theme that runs throughout ATLAS SHRUGGED is one which shows strength and character outside but emptiness and moral corruption inside. What metaphor does Ayn Rand use to illustrate this idea?

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