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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. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?
2. Why does Dagny have to wait to get in to see Dannager when she goes to see him before his trial?
3. At the anniversary party, what do Dr. Pritchett, Balph Eubank, and Mort Mort Liddy have in common?
4. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?
5. What is the meaning of "Wyatt's torch"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the significance of the turnout of Taggart employees and the armed guards every mile along the initial John Galt Line train.
2. Describe how the chain is viewed by Henry Rearden, Lillian Rearden, and Dagny Taggart. Explain its significance to the story.
3. Explain the significance of the mysterious Halley's Fifth Concerto in developing the novel.
4. At first, Hank Rearden dislikes Francisco d'Anconia. Explain his reasons.
5. Write a few paragraphs on why Hank Rearden does not mind supporting his idle family but refuses to give Phillip a job he is not qualified to handle.
6. Explain the symbolism of the Twentieth Century Motor Company as Dagny and Hank find it.
7. At his trial, Hank Rearden refuses to give the government the "sanction of the victim." Explain what he means.
8. Explain the symbolism of Lillian's taking Dagny's diamond bracelet in exchange for the Rearden Metal chain.
9. How does the Twentieth Century Motor Company demonstrate the results of the communistic idea of "from each according to his ability, to each according to his need"?
10. Francisco d'Anconia, heir of the d'Anconia Copper Mining empire, has developed a reputation as a playboy and a dilettante. Itemize the events in his early years with Dagny and James Taggart that are contradictory to that image.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In a short essay explain how Francisco goes about portraying himself as a worthless playboy. Use specific examples.
Essay Topic 2
Pretend you are a book reviewer for your local paper. Write a short review of ATLAS SHRUGGED saying why you would or would not recommend it.
Essay Topic 3
The novel opens with New York's buildings being dingy and gray; toward the middle, even the elevators cannot go past the 25th floor; in the end, New York simply disappears. Write an essay explaining the symbolism of New York in the novel.
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