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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10 | Part 2, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Roark's philosophy about designing a building?
(a) He believes the design should grow out of the purpose for the building.
(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 thinks buildings should not be pleasing to the eye.

2. What event marked the beginning of Roark's own architecture firm?
(a) Heller's check written out to Howard Roark, Architect.
(b) The death of Henry Cameron.
(c) Snyte offering him a full partnership.
(d) When Peter secretly put up the money.

3. Why do Roark and the electrician, Mike, become great friends?
(a) Both men hate Henry Cameron.
(b) Roark thinks Mike can help him with his designs.
(c) Mike has great respect for all architects.
(d) Mike sees Roark get his hands dirty on a building site.

4. What was the result of Dominique's articles on the slums?
(a) Waynand refuses to buy the slums.
(b) The landlords lower the rent on the slums.
(c) The landlords sell the slums.
(d) Dominique gets a new job in slum welfare.

5. Why does the Dean consider Roark to be insubordinate?
(a) He thinks Roark's buildings are unsafe.
(b) Roark prefers swimming to paying attention in class.
(c) He fears that Roark might get his job.
(d) Roark refuses to accept only the classical styles that the school teaches.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What indicates that John Eric Snyte regretted firing Roark?

3. What is the conflict between Francon and Gail Wynand?

4. What happens to the sculptor Mallory?

5. How do the newspapers treat Henry Cameron's retirement?

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