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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 finally do with his family?

2. What news was in the letter the doorman had held for Dagny for a week?

3. On a radio program what does Dagny say that causes the program to go suddenly off the air?

4. What does Dagny's insistence on working as housemaid for John Galt say about her.

5. Danneskjtzld contrasts himself with what legendary hero?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss Francisco's parting message to the world before he, too, disappears.

4. When does Dagny finally take the oath of the followers of John Galt?

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

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

7. What happens when Washington politician Kip Chalmers insists that the stalled Comet go on through a dangerous tunnel because he has a speaking appointment in San Francisco.

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

9. Discuss the fact that Dagny refuses to take money from John Galt unless she works for it.

10. Francisco shows up to deliver Hank when an angry mod attacks his Rearden Metal plant. Why is this a turning point for Hank Rearden?

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

Write a paper about John Galt's relationship to the other characters.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about Nathaniel Taggart, the founder of the Taggart Transcontinental.

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