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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9 | Part 1, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peter Keating offer to do Davis' work after hours?
(a) Peter is always thinking of others more than himself.
(b) It is his plan to replace Davis as chief draftsman.
(c) Peter has nothing better to do.
(d) It gives him a chance to learn more about design.

2. Why does Henry Cameron retire?
(a) He loses the use of his eyes.
(b) He thinks Roark is taking business from him.
(c) He has enough money to live on for the rest of his life.
(d) His business is a failure.

3. Why do Roark and the electrician, Mike, become great friends?
(a) Mike sees Roark get his hands dirty on a building site.
(b) Mike has great respect for all architects.
(c) Both men hate Henry Cameron.
(d) Roark thinks Mike can help him with his designs.

4. Why is it difficult for Peter Keating to decide what to do after graduation?
(a) His mother wants him to accept a scholarship in Paris.
(b) He is torn between his own desires and what others think he should do.
(c) He understands that people do not really like him.
(d) He knows he is a better architect than Roark.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Peter's proposal to Katie?

2. What is the socialist theme of Toomey's book, "Sermons in Stone"?

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

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

5. What does Peter learn from Francon?

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