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

2. After Sutton hired Roark, he subsequently fired him. What reason did he give Roark?
(a) That Dominique convinced him to hire Peter instead.
(b) That Peter will bring him more publicity.
(c) That Roark did not design the building they agreed on.
(d) That Enright says Roark is too expensive.

3. Why does Roark return to New York?
(a) Roark and Mike have a disagreement over Dominique.
(b) Roger Enright wants him to design his new house.
(c) Roark fears Dominique may charge him with rape.
(d) The quarry runs out of usable stone.

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

5. What comment does Roark make to Dominique about his work in the Quarry?
(a) It helps build up his body.
(b) It is exciting.
(c) It is exhausting.
(d) It is the only thing he knows how to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cameron eventually hire Roark?

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

3. Who takes a shot at Ellsworth Toohey?

4. What event marked the beginning of Roark's own architecture firm?

5. How does Peter go about getting rid of Heyer?

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