1. What does Hank Rearden's mother suggest is Phillip's qualification to work for Rearden Metal?
(a) He could get a job anywhere but wants to help his brother.
(b) He holds an engineering degree.
(c) He is Hank's brother.
(d) He has the social skills that Hank lacks.

2. Who offers to help Dagny solve the problem of the rotting wooden bridge on her Colorado line?
(a) Hank Rearden
(b) Phillip Rearden
(c) Francisco d'Anconia
(d) Claude Slagenhop

3. How did the Sternes say they tried to run Twentieth Century Motors?
(a) Imposing great penalties on those who made mistakes.
(b) By paying the best salaries in the industry.
(c) From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.
(d) Never criticizing anyone for a mistake or cost overrun.

4. Why does Phillip want cash instead of a check for Rearden's contribution to Friends of Global Progress?
(a) He doesn't want them to know that the money came from his capitalist brother.
(b) Friends for Global Progress does not accept checks.
(c) He wants to pocket half of the cash.
(d) He thinks Rearden's check is no good.

5. How does Rand make a strong argument against incompetence?
(a) The Vice President who replaced Dagny takes responsibility for the wreck.
(b) James blames Dagny for the Colorado train wreck and the man who replced her suddenly has a heart condition.
(c) James Taggart admits he did not know what to do about Kip Chalmers.
(d) Only Taggart Transcontinental remains strong while other businesses vanish.