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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6 | Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the socialist theme of Toomey's book, "Sermons in Stone"?
(a) That only brilliant minds can design buildings.
(b) That architecture should be about what people want.
(c) That buildings should be functional as well as beautiful.
(d) That architecture has nothing to do with culture or the environment.

2. What stands in the way of Peter's becoming a full partner with Francon?
(a) Francon wants Perer to marry Dominique first.
(b) Katie threatens to tell Dominique that she is engaged to Peter.
(c) Lucius Heyer refuses to retire.
(d) Heyer prefers one of the other draftsmen.

3. Why does Roark agree to go to the Holcombe party?
(a) He wants to reject working for Holcombe.
(b) He knows Dominique will be there.
(c) He has not eaten in several days.
(d) He respects Peter and Toohey so much.

4. 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 see architecture as having certain bounds and limitations.
(d) They both believe in capitalism.

5. What did Toohey think was a "cosmic joke?"
(a) That Peter turns down designing Lois Cook's house.
(b) That Peter rejects Katie for Lois Cook.
(c) That Lois Cook decides to take her job to Roark.
(d) That Peter does not understand Lois Cook.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What comment does Roark make to Dominique about his work in the Quarry?

4. What spoils Peter's joy at winning the "most beautiful building" contest?

5. When the Heller house is finished, how is it received?

(see the answer key)

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