1. What does "the chain" represent to Henry Rearden?
(a) All his accomplishments after years of hard work.
(b) The close link he has to his mother.
(c) The only thing that will ever come of Rearden metal.
(d) The demands made on him by an ungrateful family.

2. What is the cryptic question that sets the mood of suspense in ATLAS SHRUGGED?
(a) Where have all the flowers gone?
(b) What happened to New York City?
(c) Who is John Galt?
(d) Where in the world is Dagny Taggert?

3. How does Lillian describe the bracelet?
(a) As a unique piece of jewelry that everyone in New York will envy.
(b) Something made from the same thing as railroad rails and soup kettles.
(c) As an early anniversary present from Hank.
(d) As the only gift Hank has ever given her.

4. A theme that runs throughout ATLAS SHRUGGED is one which shows strength and character outside but emptiness and moral corruption inside. What metaphor does Ayn Rand use to illustrate this idea?
(a) The engine of a Taggart train.
(b) The deteriorization of New York City.
(c) The flaws in Rearden steel.
(d) The old oak tree that was struck by lightning.

5. How does the organization, Friends of Global Progress, view Rearden Steel?
(a) That Rearden Steel will be its largest contributor.
(b) That Rearden represents the blackest element of social retrogression in the country.
(c) That it is an indignificant business that will likely fail.
(d) That Rearden Steel will one day belong to them.