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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. How do the newspapers treat Henry Cameron's retirement?
(a) They make no mention of his retirement at all.
(b) They give it little space and misspell the names of his buildings.
(c) They honor him as the premiere architect of all time.
(d) They devote a full page to his achievements.

2. How does Peter Keating get rid of Claude Stengle?
(a) By becoming his best friend
(b) By convincing Francon that Stengle is stealing clients
(c) By claiming that Stengle copies his designs
(d) By rigging an elevator accident

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

4. Before his death, what warning does Cameron give Roark?
(a) He warns against the power of Wynand's newspaper.
(b) He warns against trusting Peter.
(c) He warns against marrying Dominique.
(d) He warns against going against public tastes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Peter Keating offer to do Davis' work after hours?

2. Why do Roark and the electrician, Mike, become great friends?

3. What is Roark's attitude after being expelled from school?

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

5. What was the result of Dominique's articles on the slums?

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