Question 1

Atlas Shrugged

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.

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Question 2

Atlas Shrugged

Explain how the mystery of Eddie Willers' unnamed friend in the cafeteria and the shadowy man Dagny sees outside her office add to the suspense of the novel.

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Question 3

Atlas Shrugged

Discuss the significance of the turnout of Taggart employees and the armed guards every mile along the initial John Galt Line train.

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Question 4

Atlas Shrugged

Explain the symbolism of the Twentieth Century Motor Company as Dagny and Hank find it.

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Question 5

Atlas Shrugged

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"?

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Question 6

Atlas Shrugged

What is the significance of "the best hamburger" Dagny has ever tasted when she goes to the diner in Wyoming?

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Question 7

Atlas Shrugged

Rand introduces "Wyatt's Torch" as Dagny returns on the train to Wyatt Junction. What does the term suggest?

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Question 8

Atlas Shrugged

Discuss the significance of the names Rand gives to the businesses in ATLAS SHRUGGED.

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Question 9

Atlas Shrugged

Explain the significance of the mysterious Halley's Fifth Concerto in developing the novel.

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Question 10

Atlas Shrugged

Describe how the chain is viewed by Henry Rearden, Lillian Rearden, and Dagny Taggart. Explain its significance to the story.

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Question 11

Atlas Shrugged

As James Taggart and Dagny discuss plans for Taggart Transcontinental, James' attitude sets the stage for the real conflict in ATLAS SHRUGGED. Explain.

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Question 12

Atlas Shrugged

Why is the idea of "motive" so important in the novel? Explain in detail.

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Question 13

Atlas Shrugged

Discuss the different views from "the top" and "the bottom."

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Question 14

Atlas Shrugged

Using the example of the Anti-Dog-Eat-Dog rule, explain in a few paragraphs how eliminating competition by legislation destroys productivity.

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Question 15

Atlas Shrugged

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Question 16

Atlas Shrugged

Atlas shrugged

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Question 17

Atlas Shrugged

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Question 18

Lamb to the Slaughter

Give a brief introduction of the story

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Question 19

This Time Tomorrow

Who is the antagonist in the novel, This Time Tomorrow?

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Question 20

This Time Tomorrow

Who is the protagonist in the novel, This Time Tomorrow?

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Question 21

This Time Tomorrow

Who is the main character in the novel, This Time Tomorrow?

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Question 22

This Tender Land

How does the author use symbolism in the novel, This Tender Land?

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Question 23

This Tender Land

What does Lucifer represent in the novel, This Tender Land?

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Question 24

This Tender Land

What does Odie's time with traveling with the crusade afford him in the novel, This Tender Land?

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Question 25

This Tender Land

What is the importance of the Frost's farm in the novel, This Tender Land?

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