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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. When the east bound Comet stalls in the desert, how are the passengers taken away?

2. How is the secret of their location kept from the outside world?

3. when Dagny comes to after her plane crashes in the Colorado mountains, who is the first person she sees?

4. What is the contrast between Dagny's response to the socialistic society and Cherryl's?

5. How does James Taggart demonstrate his disdain for money?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As the world economy crumbles, describe the condition of Hank's family.

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

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

5. Discuss the implication of Project X as it relates to the communist society that builds it.

6. Describe some of the regulations under Directive 10-289.

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

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

9. How does Rand now make it plain that Eddie Willer's cafeteria friend has been using him to spy on Dagny?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a paper contrasting Eddie's and Dagny's feelings about Francisco. Eddie says, "He makes me feel safe." Dagny says, "He makes me expect excitement and danger."

Essay Topic 2

In a short essay explain how Francisco goes about portraying himself as a worthless playboy. Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on Project X and compare it to WMDs today.

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