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The Fountainhead | Quiz

Ayn Rand
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The Fountainhead | Quiz

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1)

What is the real meaning behind Dominique's critique on the Enright house? (from Part 2, Chapter 6 | Part 2, Chapter 7)

She thinks the houses near it make it look all that much worse.
She writes that it should be copied by other architects.
She says that it is a ridiculous looking structure.
She is subtly saying that it is a work of genius.
2)

What legal right does Roark maintain gave him the authority to destroy Cortlandt Homes? (from Part 4, Chapter 18 | Part 4, Chapter 19)

Free speech.
Breach of contract.
His aesthetic superiority.
The Fifth Amendment.
3)

What do people say about Roark's work after the opening of the Enright house? (from Part 2, Chapter 10 | Part 2, Chapter 11)

It is cold and inhuman.
It is the new direction all architecture will follow.
It is a work of genius.
It is an improvement over the classical style.
4)

What event in Toohey's childhood marks the beginning of his conflict with the bright and the beautiful? (from Part 2, Chapter 8 | Part 2, Chapter 9)

He only attends parties of popular students.
He took candy to do other students' homework.
He makes fun of his parents.
He sprays water on Johnny Stokes' new suit.
5)

What indicates that Katie is disillusioned with "selflessness"? (from Part 2, Chapter 12 | Part 2, Chapter 13)

She only does social work because she fears Ellsworth.
She wants to be more like her uncle and give speeches.
She is unhappy doing social work.
She thinks her work is why Peter has not married her yet.
6)

What is the condition for Peter's getting the Stoneridge Homes project? (from Part 3, Chapter 3 | Part 3, Chapter 4)

Dominique must stay married to Peter.
Dominique must go alone with Wynand on a cruise.
Peter must hire Mallory to do some sculptures.
Peter must tell Francon he is using Dominique to get the job.
7)

In his own defense, how does Roark contrast himself as a creator with those who preach selflessness? (from Part 4, Chapter 18 | Part 4, Chapter 19)

He says selflessness encourages creativity as a group effort.
He sees that he cannot win and throws himself on the mercy of the court.
He says his position is wrong and he is sorry.
He says a creator's work pushes man forward while the others are parasites.
8)

How does Dominique feel about the Wynand building? (from Part 4, Chapter 20)

She hates it because it reminds her of her marriage to Wynand.
She regrets that she was never able to destroy Roark.
She sees it as the heart of the earth rising to the sky.
It is just another building to her.
9)

What is Toohey's motivation to have Wynand meet Dominique? (from Part 3, Chapter 1 | Part 3, Chapter 2)

He wants Dominique to find out why Roark is a failure.
He wants Dominique to divorce Peter and marry Wynand.
He now wants to destroy Peter.
He wants her to get Peter hired to design Wynand's Stoneridge Homes project.
10)

What does Toohey write in his column about the Enright house? (from Part 2, Chapter 10 | Part 2, Chapter 11)

He says that Roark is insane.
He writes that the house is like a box.
Nothing. He refuses to mention it.
Again he attacks Roark as revolutionary.
11)

Peter returns to his first love. What is that? (from Part 4, Chapter 6 | Part 4, Chapter 7)

Writing short stories.
Ballroom dancing.
Fishing.
Painting.
12)

Why are Toohey and Scarret worried about the marriage of Dominique and Wynand? (from Part 3, Chapter 5 | Part 3, Chapter 6)

They fear that Dominique will make changes in the paper.
They think Dominique plans to get them fired.
They think Wynand will be around more after the marriage.
They think Dominique is making a personal mistake.
13)

Why does Dominique agree to testify against Roark when he is sued by Stoddard? (from Part 2, Chapter 12 | Part 2, Chapter 13)

She thinks this will finally give her the upper hand in their relationship.
She secretly wants to protect him from the pain of rejection.
She wants the publicity as the model for Mallory's statue.
She is blackmailed to do so by Toohey.
14)

What does Toohey demand be done with Roark? (from Part 4, Chapter 12 | Part 4, Chapter 13)

He wants him executed.
He wants Roark to make a public apology.
He wants Roark to rebuild using his original plans.
He wants to free Roark.
15)

How does Toohey get offered a job as a Banner columnist? (from Part 2, Chapter 8 | Part 2, Chapter 9)

He offers to work for free.
He is recommended by Francon.
He threatens to organize a workers' strike.
He publishes his book.
16)

How does Dominique continue to punish herself? (from Part 4, Chapter 4 | Part 4, Chapter 5)

She gives Roark to Wynand instead of trying to break up their friendship.
She becomes an alcoholic.
She locks herself in her bedroom.
She attempts to seduce Roark one more time.
17)

How does Wynand react when he discovers that Dominique helped Roark destroy Cortlandt Homes? (from Part 4, Chapter 12 | Part 4, Chapter 13)

He approves.
He writes editorials condemning Roark.
He becomes intently jealous.
He threatens to expose them.
18)

What underhanded trick do the Aquitania Hotel developers play that backfires on them? (from Part 3, Chapter 9 | Part 4, Chapter 1)

Refusing to pay Roark when the project was late being finished.
Hiring Roark so that everyone would think he was responsible for the bankruptcy.
Over-selling the properties by 200% in the hopes they would go bankrupt.
Knowing they were going backrupt, they sold properties anyway.
19)

Why is the defeat so devastating to Wynand? (from Part 4, Chapter 16 | Part 4, Chapter 17)

He loses Dominique when he loses the paper.
He cannot be a follower.
He sees that he was right all the time.
He trusts Toohey and now they are both out.
20)

What is Roark's commission at the end of the novel? (from Part 4, Chapter 20)

He is rebuilding the Cortlandt Homes project.
He is building the Wynand building in Hell's Kitchen.
He is building a house for him and Dominique.
He is working for Peter and building a new bank.
21)

Why is Peter unhappy in his marriage? (from Part 3, Chapter 1 | Part 3, Chapter 2)

Dominique will not talk to him except at parties.
Dominique always compares him to Roark.
Dominique still refuses to sleep with him.
Dominique is compliant and agrees with anything he says.
22)

How does Wynand try to manipulate Roark? (from Part 4, Chapter 2 | Part 4, Chapter 3)

He threatens to ruin Roark if he does not design according to Wynand's wishes.
He reminds Roark that Toohey will attack his work if he does not agree with Wynand on everything.
He has Roark promise never to use Mallory on any of his buildings.
He threatens to see that Roark never sees Dominique again.
23)

When Dominique and Wynand return early from their cruise, what is Peter's concern? (from Part 3, Chapter 5 | Part 3, Chapter 6)

That Toohey has done something to destroy him.
That Dominique will not divorce him.
That he will not get his commission.
That they will go on another cruise.
24)

Where does Wynand feel the best setting is for Roark? (from Part 4, Chapter 4 | Part 4, Chapter 5)

In a house like the one he's building for Wynand.
In a board room.
At an unfinished building site.
On his yacht.
25)

What does Dominique think her private relationship with Roark gives her when they meet in public? (from Part 2, Chapter 8 | Part 2, Chapter 9)

Power to control him
Fear that he will say something
A serious heatbreak
A big laugh
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