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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 spoils Peter's joy at winning the "most beautiful building" contest?
(a) People think the contest was rigged.
(b) He does not really like the design.
(c) Roark demands money from Peter for the work he did.
(d) He knows that it was Roark's work that helped him win.

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

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

4. Why does Peter want Roark to abandon his plan to open his own firm?
(a) Peter really wants to be partners with Roark.
(b) Peter knows that Roark will fail and wants to save him.
(c) Peter knows the value of Roark's work and fears the competition.
(d) Peter thinks Roark will no longer have time to help him with his designs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the firm of John Eric Snyte, what type of building design is assigned to Roark?

2. Why does Roark agree to go to the Holcombe party?

3. How does Peter Keating get rid of Claude Stengle?

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

5. How does Dominique feel about Roark in Connecticut?

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