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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 2 | Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the newspapers treat Henry Cameron's retirement?
(a) They devote a full page to his achievements.
(b) They make no mention of his retirement at all.
(c) They give it little space and misspell the names of his buildings.
(d) They honor him as the premiere architect of all time.

2. What is the conflict between Francon and Gail Wynand?
(a) Wynand wants to marry Francon's daughter.
(b) They compete for the affections of Lili Landau.
(c) Francon is jealous of Wynand's privileged upbringing.
(d) Wynand thinks Francon is going to take over his newspaper.

3. When Peter feels the stress of the strike, where does he go with Katie?
(a) To his apartment
(b) To help pass out leaflets
(c) To hear a speech by Ellsworth Toohey
(d) To walk in the park

4. Francon and Toomey agree about architecture for what reason?
(a) They both predict radical changes in how buildings are built.
(b) They both see architecture as having certain bounds and limitations.
(c) They are both socialists.
(d) They both believe in capitalism.

5. What is the unexpected coincidence involving Katie Halsey?
(a) She accidentally runs into Peter at the museum.
(b) She moves from Boston to New York to be with Peter.
(c) She is good friends with Dominique Francon.
(d) She happens to be the niece of Ellsworth Toomey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Francon contact Roark on the design of a new building?

2. Why does Peter Keating offer to do Davis' work after hours?

3. What does Peter do with his "world's most beautiful building" contest design?

4. Why does Cameron eventually hire Roark?

5. How does Dominique contrive to get Roark to her father's house in Connecticut?

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