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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. What best describes Peter's proposal to Katie?
(a) It is romantic and exciting.
(b) It is to get back at Dominique Francon.
(c) It is lukewarm and emotionless.
(d) It is his only way to get close to Ellsworth Toomey.

2. What event marked the beginning of Roark's own architecture firm?
(a) When Peter secretly put up the money.
(b) Snyte offering him a full partnership.
(c) The death of Henry Cameron.
(d) Heller's check written out to Howard Roark, Architect.

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

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 knows he is a better architect than Roark.
(c) He understands that people do not really like him.
(d) He is torn between his own desires and what others think he should do.

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 happens to be the niece of Ellsworth Toomey.
(d) She is good friends with Dominique Francon.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the firm of John Eric Snyte, what type of building design is assigned to Roark?

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

3. Why does the Dean consider Roark to be insubordinate?

4. Why is Roark expelled from the Architectural School of the Stanton Institute of Technology?

5. Who actually does the designs for Francon and Heyer?

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