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

2. What brings about the downfall of Henry Cameron?
(a) The structural weaknesses of his designs
(b) His alcoholism
(c) His lack of social graces
(d) The Columbian Exposition of Chicago

3. In what way is Peter Keating better equipped for getting new commissions than Roark?
(a) Roark's fancy office makes people think he is too expensive.
(b) Peter is actually a better architect.
(c) Roark has too many social obligations.
(d) Peter has better social skills.

4. When Peter hears that Toohey has been shot, what is his first concern?
(a) That Toohey will think Peter was the one who tried to kill him.
(b) That Toohey's favorable article about him might not get published.
(c) That Katie will not marry him after that.
(d) That Roark finally snapped after Toohey's attacks on his buildings.

5. Why does Francon contact Roark on the design of a new building?
(a) Francon secretly admires Roark's independent ideas.
(b) Francon knows Roark will compromise with his ideas of classicism.
(c) Peter is out of town and does not want the job.
(d) The client rejected all of the designs Francon presented to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event marked the beginning of Roark's own architecture firm?

2. What infuriates Dominique about the replacement fireplace?

3. Why is Roark fired from the Snyte firm?

4. What stands in the way of Peter's becoming a full partner with Francon?

5. Why does Cameron eventually hire Roark?

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