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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. Why does Roark find himself unable to get a job?
(a) He is supported by Gordon Prescott, a hated journalist.
(b) His performance at school was too exceptional.
(c) He has a public reputation for failure.
(d) He is seen as a lacky for Francon and Heyer.

2. What infuriates Dominique about the replacement fireplace?
(a) Roark sends another workman to install it.
(b) It is ugly.
(c) It does not blend in with the architecture of the house.
(d) It has obscene carvings on it.

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

4. What does Peter tell Toohey about Roark.
(a) He says that Roark helps him with many of his designs.
(b) He denies knowing Roark.
(c) He tells him that Roark was kicked out of school.
(d) He tells Toohey to mind his own business.

5. Why does Francon contact Roark on the design of a new building?
(a) Peter is out of town and does not want the job.
(b) The client rejected all of the designs Francon presented to them.
(c) Francon knows Roark will compromise with his ideas of classicism.
(d) Francon secretly admires Roark's independent ideas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the socialist theme of Toomey's book, "Sermons in Stone"?

2. What does Peter do with his "world's most beautiful building" contest design?

3. When Peter suspects a man has changed Dominique, what does she tell him?

4. What stands in the way of Peter's becoming a full partner with Francon?

5. Why does Cameron fire Roark?

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