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

2. What does Jimmy Gowans want Roark to design and build for him?
(a) An office building
(b) A gas station
(c) A hotel
(d) A house like Heller's

3. Why is Roark dissatisfied at the Snyte firm?
(a) He gets credit for other people's work.
(b) He dislikes designing modern style buildings.
(c) His designs are altered by other architects.
(d) No one wants to build his designs.

4. Before his death, what warning does Cameron give Roark?
(a) He warns against trusting Peter.
(b) He warns against marrying Dominique.
(c) He warns against the power of Wynand's newspaper.
(d) He warns against going against public tastes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes a shot at Ellsworth Toohey?

2. What is the unexpected coincidence involving Katie Halsey?

3. In what way is Peter Keating better equipped for getting new commissions than Roark?

4. How do the newspapers treat Henry Cameron's retirement?

5. Why does Roark find himself unable to get a job?

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