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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 13 | Part 1, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Heller house is finished, how is it received?
(a) Peter Keating wants to design houses just like it.
(b) Everyone now wants houses designed by Roark.
(c) It is either ignored or ridiculed.
(d) It gets rave reviews from Ellsworth Toohey.

2. Who actually does the designs for Francon and Heyer?
(a) Stengel
(b) Roark
(c) Francon
(d) Kitteridge

3. Why does the Dean consider Roark to be insubordinate?
(a) He thinks Roark's buildings are unsafe.
(b) He fears that Roark might get his job.
(c) Roark refuses to accept only the classical styles that the school teaches.
(d) Roark prefers swimming to paying attention in class.

4. Why does Cameron eventually hire Roark?
(a) Roark was the top student at Architectural School of the Stanton Institute of Technology.
(b) Roark agrees that he has a lot to learn.
(c) Roark will bring public acceptance to Cameron's firm.
(d) He thinks he can intimidate Roark.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Roark's criteria for designing a new building?

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

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

4. What is the conflict between Francon and Gail Wynand?

5. Why is Roark fired from the Snyte firm?

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