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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. What, according to Rand, is worse than taking someone's life?
(a) Working only for the joy of creation and invention.
(b) Taking someone's life's work.
(c) Having an affair with a married person.
(d) Refusing to help the poor.

2. Who is the owner of the valley?
(a) Midas Mulligan
(b) Dr. Hendricks
(c) Francisco d'Anconia
(d) John Galt

3. What does Rearden sell off after the bill banning people from owning multiple businesses is passed?
(a) Train engines and coal mines
(b) Iron mines and jewelry manufacturing
(c) Copper mines and freight companies
(d) Copper mines and coal mines

4. when Dagny comes to after her plane crashes in the Colorado mountains, who is the first person she sees?
(a) Quentin Daniels
(b) Hank Rearden
(c) John Galt
(d) Francisco d'Anconia

5. What is the surprising question Francisco poses to Dagny at the wedding reception?
(a) Don't you want to know now: Who is John Galt?
(b) Have you met John Galt?
(c) Don't you want to tell Lillian about your affair with her husband?
(d) Did you get permission to use John Galt's name on your new railroad line?

Short Answer Questions

1. In the former hotel suite of Francisco d'Anconia, what is the subtle meaning of that location when Rearden meets Mouch and the "Washington boys"?

2. What does Dagny object to about the San Sebastian Line?

3. Why can Dagny not learn the name of the third student at Patrick Henry University according to Dr. Akston?

4. Dr. Potter of the State Science Institute threatens Rearden who pretends not to understand his threats. Why?

5. How does Rand show James Taggart's opportunism after the success of the John Galt Line?

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