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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 8 | Part 4, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Jimmy Gowans want Roark to design and build for him?
(a) A hotel
(b) An office building
(c) A house like Heller's
(d) A gas station

3. What common trait in both Wynand and Roark does Dominique notice?
(a) They are both uncomfortable in large crowds.
(b) Neither of them satisfies her sexually.
(c) They both want people to love them.
(d) They both have the same lack of integrety.

4. How does Wynand try to manipulate Roark?
(a) He threatens to see that Roark never sees Dominique again.
(b) He threatens to ruin Roark if he does not design according to Wynand's wishes.
(c) He reminds Roark that Toohey will attack his work if he does not agree with Wynand on everything.
(d) He has Roark promise never to use Mallory on any of his buildings.

5. How did the "Banner" review of the play "No Skin Off Your Nose" affect its success?
(a) The public pans the play.
(b) It closes right after opening.
(c) It wins the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
(d) It became a smash hit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who actually does the designs for Francon and Heyer?

3. What is the basic difference between Roark and Wynand?

4. What indicates that Katie is disillusioned with "selflessness"?

5. In what way is Peter Keating better equipped for getting new commissions than Roark?

(see the answer key)

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