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

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

3. Why is Roark fired from the Snyte firm?
(a) He removed the work other architects added to his design for Austen Heller.
(b) Roark's design for the Heller house was defective.
(c) He refused to work with Austen Heller.
(d) Austen Heller refused to allow Roark to design his house.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What brings about the downfall of Henry Cameron?

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

5. Why is it difficult for Peter Keating to decide what to do after graduation?

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