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"Atlas Shrugged" - Part I Trivia Quiz

Who is John Galt? Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' is my favorite book, and in my humble opinion should be required reading for everyone. Thanks for playing and good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by ashlybug. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ashlybug

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,140

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
1407

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (20/20), Guest 173 (19/20), Guest 45 (20/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. Rearden Metal is an alloy that is more durable than steel. What is the first thing that is made from Rearden Metal? Hint

earrings

a railroad tie

a bracelet

a diesel locomotive

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Question 2 of 20

2. This man heads the largest copper company in the world, and was one of the first 'strikers'. What is his name? Hint

Wesley Mouch

James Taggart

Bertram Scudder

Francisco d'Anconia

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Question 3 of 20

3. Which of the following men was not one of the three who studied under Hugh Akston and Robert Stadler while in university? Hint

Ragnar Danneskjold

John Galt

Richard Halley

Francisco d'Anconia

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Question 4 of 20

4. John Galt stood up at a meeting and announced that he was going "to stop the engine of the world", and then walked out. At which company was that meeting held? Hint

Rearden Ore

Twentieth Century Motor Company

Amalgamated Switch

Hammond Motors

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Question 5 of 20

5. How does Dagny Taggart get to Galt's Gulch? Hint

She follows Owen Kellogg

She bribes a 'striker' for the location

She is invited by Francisco d'Anconia

She crashes her airplane there

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Question 6 of 20

6. Hank Rearden has a worthless brother who lives solely off of Hank's good will. What is his name? Hint

Mark

Zachary

Peter

Phillip

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Question 7 of 20

7. The Taggart Tunnel is destroyed because a 'looter' demands that the train proceed with a coal-burning engine instead of waiting for a diesel engine. Who is that 'looter'? Hint

Mr. Mowen

Floyd Ferris

Balph Eubank

Kip Chalmers

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which of the following people is not at the dinner Midas Mulligan hosts shortly after Dagny arrives in Galt's Gulch? Hint

Judge Narragansett

Ken Danagger

Richard Halley

Francisco d'Anconia

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Question 9 of 20

9. What is the name of the flagship train of Taggart Transcontinental Railroad? Hint

The Excelsior

The Flash

The Comet

The Taggart

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Question 10 of 20

10. What is the name of the most prestigous university in the world in 'Atlas Shrugged'? Hint

The University of Enlightenment

The University of the People

Washington College

Patrick Henry University

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Question 11 of 20

11. When Hank Rearden is put on trial for the illegal sale of 4,000 tons of Rearden Metal, who is his alleged co-conspirator? Hint

Ken Danagger

Dagny Taggart

Dan Conway

Ben Nealy

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Question 12 of 20

12. When the 'looters' finally capture John Galt, who identifies him for them? Hint

Eddie Willers

James Taggart

Dagny Taggart

Robert Stadler

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Question 13 of 20

13. Who is Dagny Taggart's favorite composer? Hint

Richard Halley

Paul Larkin

Beethoven

Ellis Wyatt

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Question 14 of 20

14. This man almost single-handedly revitalized the economy of Colorado when he developed a process to extract oil from abandoned wells. What is his name? Hint

Ellis Wyatt

Hank Rearden

Orren Boyle

Simon Pritchett

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which Bill or Directive limits the number of businesses any one person can own? Hint

Anti-monopilization Bill

Anti-dog-eat-dog Bill

Equalization of Opportunity Bill

Directive 10-289

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Question 16 of 20

16. After Dagny and Hank discover a revolutionary motor in an abandoned factory she hires a young scientist to try and figure out how the motor worked. What is his name? Hint

Eddie Willers

Dick McNamara

Balph Eubank

Quentin Daniels

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Question 17 of 20

17. Who is the financier behind Galt's Gulch? Hint

Midas Mulligan

Lee Hunsacker

John Galt

Jeff Allen

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who was supposed to address the nation when John Galt hijacked the airwaves and made his speech on the radio? Hint

Lillian Rearden

Mr. Mowen

Mr. Thompson

Bertram Scudder

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Question 19 of 20

19. What is the name of the State Science Institute's project to develop the 'Sonic Death Ray'? Hint

Project Ray

Project S

Project X

Project F

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Question 20 of 20

20. When John Galt is being tortured to force his cooperation, the generator breaks. Who tells the technician how to fix it? Hint

Robert Stadler

James Taggart

Floyd Ferris

John Galt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rearden Metal is an alloy that is more durable than steel. What is the first thing that is made from Rearden Metal?

Answer: a bracelet

Hank Rearden made a bracelet for his wife, Lillian. She didn't like it so she ended up giving it to Dagny.

2. This man heads the largest copper company in the world, and was one of the first 'strikers'. What is his name?

Answer: Francisco d'Anconia

Francisco d'Anconia's company was among the world's largest. He was one of John Galt's first followers and played the part of an irresponsible playboy to facilitate his cover.

3. Which of the following men was not one of the three who studied under Hugh Akston and Robert Stadler while in university?

Answer: Richard Halley

Halley was a composer. The other three studied together at Patrick Henry University and later became the first three 'strikers'.

4. John Galt stood up at a meeting and announced that he was going "to stop the engine of the world", and then walked out. At which company was that meeting held?

Answer: Twentieth Century Motor Company

Galt interrupted a meeting at Twentieth Century Motor Company and started his strike shortly thereafter.

5. How does Dagny Taggart get to Galt's Gulch?

Answer: She crashes her airplane there

She is following Quentin Daniels, who has just been spirited away by John Galt, when she crashes her plane in Galt's Gulch.

6. Hank Rearden has a worthless brother who lives solely off of Hank's good will. What is his name?

Answer: Phillip

Phillip Rearden has never held a real job and survives only with his brother's money.

7. The Taggart Tunnel is destroyed because a 'looter' demands that the train proceed with a coal-burning engine instead of waiting for a diesel engine. Who is that 'looter'?

Answer: Kip Chalmers

Chalmers demands the Comet proceed and the crew passes out from the coal fumes. The Comet is struck by a munitions train and the tunnel is destroyed.

8. Which of the following people is not at the dinner Midas Mulligan hosts shortly after Dagny arrives in Galt's Gulch?

Answer: Francisco d'Anconia

Francisco is absent because he is outside of Galt's Gulch searching for Dagny, who has 'disappeared' in an airplane accident.

9. What is the name of the flagship train of Taggart Transcontinental Railroad?

Answer: The Comet

The Comet is the railroad's flagship train. It was never late until the Taggart Tunnel was destroyed.

10. What is the name of the most prestigous university in the world in 'Atlas Shrugged'?

Answer: Patrick Henry University

Patrick Henry University was where John Galt, Francisco d'Anconia, and Ragnar Danneskjold first met. They studied under Hugh Akston and Robert Stadler while there.

11. When Hank Rearden is put on trial for the illegal sale of 4,000 tons of Rearden Metal, who is his alleged co-conspirator?

Answer: Ken Danagger

Ken Danagger went on strike and disappeared before the trial. Rearden made a mockery of the proceeding and ended up with a fine of 5,000 dollars, which was promptly suspended.

12. When the 'looters' finally capture John Galt, who identifies him for them?

Answer: Dagny Taggart

They follow Dagny when she goes to see John Galt, and he tells her to identify him so that she won't be arrested with him.

13. Who is Dagny Taggart's favorite composer?

Answer: Richard Halley

Richard Halley spent years as a struggling composer, and then disappeared right after he became a success. He surfaced in Galt's Gulch, where he composed his Fifth Concerto.

14. This man almost single-handedly revitalized the economy of Colorado when he developed a process to extract oil from abandoned wells. What is his name?

Answer: Ellis Wyatt

Ellis Wyatt owned Wyatt Oil. He went on strike and moved to Galt's Gulch, where he continued his research in oil exploration.

15. Which Bill or Directive limits the number of businesses any one person can own?

Answer: Equalization of Opportunity Bill

The Equalization of Opportunity Bill was aimed primarily at Hank Rearden. The 'looters' wanted to limit his ability to supply himself with copper to make Rearden Metal.

16. After Dagny and Hank discover a revolutionary motor in an abandoned factory she hires a young scientist to try and figure out how the motor worked. What is his name?

Answer: Quentin Daniels

Dagny hires Quentin Daniels to try and complete the motor, but John Galt 'steals' him from her before he can finish. John Galt is the one who built the motor in the first place.

17. Who is the financier behind Galt's Gulch?

Answer: Midas Mulligan

Midas Mulligan liquidated his fortune in Chicago and bought the valley that became Galt's Gulch. He also mints the money used in Galt's Gulch.

18. Who was supposed to address the nation when John Galt hijacked the airwaves and made his speech on the radio?

Answer: Mr. Thompson

Mr. Thompson is the Head of State, and it was his address that was preempted by John Galt's speech.

19. What is the name of the State Science Institute's project to develop the 'Sonic Death Ray'?

Answer: Project X

Project X is Robert Stadler's attempt to develop the 'Death Ray'. The project was successful, and the 'Sonic Death Ray' ended up destroying a significant part of the Midwest.

20. When John Galt is being tortured to force his cooperation, the generator breaks. Who tells the technician how to fix it?

Answer: John Galt

Galt himself tells the technician how to fix the device being used, stunning and scaring the people torturing him.

Source: Author ashlybug

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