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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. 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"?
(a) It shames Rearden because he can no longer afford such luxury.
(b) It shows high regard for Francisco and all he stands for.
(c) It demonstrates the equality of the bosses and the people.
(d) In a socialist society, those in power do not give up luxuries.

2. At the end of the novel, what is Eddie Willers left with?
(a) He has only Dagny's gold cigarette case.
(b) He is now the President of Taggart Transcontinental.
(c) He is left with the responsibility to chronicle everything that has happened.
(d) He has lost everyting including his hope of marrying Dagny.

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

4. What is Hank's reaction when he discovers Francisco in Dagny's apartment?
(a) He is afraid that Francisco will discover their affair.
(b) He slaps Francisco.
(c) He is happy because he loves both of them.
(d) He thinks Francisco is the destroyer.

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 stops all trains until the lines can be repaired.
(b) She reverts to manual switching and lantern signals.
(c) She goes to James to find out what to do.
(d) She turns the problem over to Cuffy Meigs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Dagny is held up by the stopped train, how does she continue her way to Colorado?

3. How does James Taggart retain his position as President of Taggart Transcontinental?

4. What does Galt suggest Thompson do if he is sincere about economic reform?

5. How did Hank know that their affair was over before Dagny told him.

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

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

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

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

6. Summarize the message John Galt gives to the people when he takes control of the radio frequency.

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

8. As they take their leave, the city of New York disappears as they fly over. Explain the significance of that.

9. Describe the invitation John Galt gives before he leaves the air.

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

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