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What emotion does the boy display when he initially mentions the Halley Concerto?
What emotion does the boy display when he initially mentions the Halley Concerto?
- Surprise
- Confidence (correct)
- Indifference
- Fear
What is the correct number of concertos written by Richard Halley?
What is the correct number of concertos written by Richard Halley?
- Five
- Three
- Two
- Four (correct)
How does the girl's perception of the boy change after she corrects him?
How does the girl's perception of the boy change after she corrects him?
- She becomes angry
- She feels empathy
- She loses interest in him (correct)
- She admires his knowledge
What aspect of the music does the girl feel strongly about?
What aspect of the music does the girl feel strongly about?
What action does the girl take after extinguishing her cigarette?
What action does the girl take after extinguishing her cigarette?
What feeling does the sound of the train wheels evoke in the girl?
What feeling does the sound of the train wheels evoke in the girl?
What does the girl's facial recognition reveal about her expectations of people's faces?
What does the girl's facial recognition reveal about her expectations of people's faces?
What is the underlying tension for the girl as the train approaches New York?
What is the underlying tension for the girl as the train approaches New York?
What was Miss Taggart's main concern regarding the Comet?
What was Miss Taggart's main concern regarding the Comet?
What was the reason Miss Taggart opted for a day coach?
What was the reason Miss Taggart opted for a day coach?
How did the conductor react to Miss Taggart's choice of travel?
How did the conductor react to Miss Taggart's choice of travel?
What can be inferred about Miss Taggart's view on her subordinates?
What can be inferred about Miss Taggart's view on her subordinates?
What did Miss Taggart plan to do upon her return after the trip?
What did Miss Taggart plan to do upon her return after the trip?
How did Miss Taggart feel about the state of the railroad industry?
How did Miss Taggart feel about the state of the railroad industry?
Who did Miss Taggart consider promoting to the superintendent position?
Who did Miss Taggart consider promoting to the superintendent position?
What was the reaction of the men by the engine when they saw Miss Taggart?
What was the reaction of the men by the engine when they saw Miss Taggart?
What aspect of her appearance does the narrator emphasize as being off-putting?
What aspect of her appearance does the narrator emphasize as being off-putting?
How long had she been waiting for Hank Rearden to go into production?
How long had she been waiting for Hank Rearden to go into production?
What does the narrator imply is the reason for the character's cold demeanor?
What does the narrator imply is the reason for the character's cold demeanor?
What does the protagonist refuse to change about Rearden's name?
What does the protagonist refuse to change about Rearden's name?
What does the character insist on when confronted with a decision?
What does the character insist on when confronted with a decision?
What does she offer to send after their discussion?
What does she offer to send after their discussion?
What is the significance of metal rails in their discussion?
What is the significance of metal rails in their discussion?
What does the character think about lengthy procedures?
What does the character think about lengthy procedures?
What emotional state is the protagonist experiencing while listening to the music?
What emotional state is the protagonist experiencing while listening to the music?
What does the protagonist recognize about Richard Halley's symphony?
What does the protagonist recognize about Richard Halley's symphony?
What sound does the protagonist hear beneath the music?
What sound does the protagonist hear beneath the music?
How does the protagonist describe Halley's previous works?
How does the protagonist describe Halley's previous works?
What realization does the protagonist come to regarding the source of the music?
What realization does the protagonist come to regarding the source of the music?
What does the protagonist think about letting go of the controls?
What does the protagonist think about letting go of the controls?
How does the protagonist feel about the symphony's melody?
How does the protagonist feel about the symphony's melody?
What aspect of the symphony did the protagonist never hear before?
What aspect of the symphony did the protagonist never hear before?
What is Paul Larkin's primary concern regarding Hank Rearden?
What is Paul Larkin's primary concern regarding Hank Rearden?
How does Hank Rearden respond to Paul Larkin's concerns about public perception?
How does Hank Rearden respond to Paul Larkin's concerns about public perception?
What characterizes Paul Larkin's demeanor during the conversation?
What characterizes Paul Larkin's demeanor during the conversation?
What does Hank Rearden prioritize in his business?
What does Hank Rearden prioritize in his business?
How does Larkin perceive the potential impact of negative press on Rearden?
How does Larkin perceive the potential impact of negative press on Rearden?
What does Larkin suggest Rearden should consider regarding his public relations?
What does Larkin suggest Rearden should consider regarding his public relations?
Which aspect of Rearden's character is highlighted through his dialogue with Larkin?
Which aspect of Rearden's character is highlighted through his dialogue with Larkin?
How does Larkin feel about the reputation Rearden has with the public?
How does Larkin feel about the reputation Rearden has with the public?
Study Notes
The Train Journey
- A woman, possibly Dagny Taggart, is traveling on the Taggart Comet, the fastest train in the country, and is listening to a symphony she has never heard before.
- The symphony's theme is recognized as Richard Halley's.
- The woman realizes the symphony is coming from a young brakeman whistling the theme.
- The woman is surprised to find out the brakeman believes the symphony is Halley's 5th Concerto, even though Halley only wrote four.
- The woman is struggling to sleep, having not slept for two nights, but she can't stop thinking about the symphony.
Operations of Dagny Taggart
- Dagny is described as the Vice-president in Charge of Operation for Taggart Transcontinental.
- She has been making decisions based on a six-month plan she had made.
- Dagny needs to find a replacement for the superintendent of the Ohio Division, as he is considered incompetent.
- She considers promoting Owen Kellogg, a young engineer currently working at the Taggart Terminal in New York.
The "Yes or No"
- Dagny is discussing the acquisition of metal rails with a meeting with a man.
- She is described as a strong and forceful negotiator.
- She tells the man she doesn't care for his opinion, that he has "a choice to make and you're going to make it now. Just say yes or no."
The Rearden Metal
- Paul Larkin visits Hank Rearden, expressing concern about the bad press he has been receiving for his Rearden Metal.
- He suggests that Rearden hire a public relations agent to improve his image and avoid public backlash.
- Rearden feels that the bad press is not affecting his business and that he has no time for public opinion, as he is focused solely on making steel and making money.
- Larkin worries that Rearden's anti-social attitude, as portrayed in the media, could lead to trouble.
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Explore the intriguing moments of Dagny Taggart's journey on the Taggart Comet as she encounters a mysterious symphony. As tensions rise in her professional world, Dagny weighs crucial decisions regarding her operations and her team's future. This quiz dives into the characters and themes presented in this iconic novel.
