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

2. What is Roark's attitude after being expelled from school?
(a) He is ashamed of himself for being so stupid.
(b) He believes he will never be an architect.
(c) He thinks being an architect will be more difficult but not impossible.
(d) He thinks he was wrong to criticize the classical style.

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

4. What is Roark's philosophy about designing a building?
(a) He thinks buildings should not be pleasing to the eye.
(b) He believes the design should grow out of the purpose for the building.
(c) He thinks buildings should be shocking to the public.
(d) He believes his ideas should come from great architects of the past.

5. How does Dominique get her information to write an article about the slums?
(a) She goes to live in the slums.
(b) She interviews people who once lived in the slums.
(c) She confronts the owners of the slums.
(d) She has a photographer go and take pictures of the slums.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Cameron eventually hire Roark?

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

4. Before his death, what warning does Cameron give Roark?

5. What does Roark do to help Peter?

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