View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 18 | Part 4, Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 thinks Roark will no longer have time to help him with his designs.
(d) Peter knows the value of Roark's work and fears the competition.

2. What do Scarret and Toohey hope for after Roark's visit?
(a) That Wynand is thinking about selling the newspaper.
(b) That they can start writing good things about Roark.
(c) That Wynand will destroy him.
(d) That Roark will finally leave the city.

3. Why does Cameron fire Roark?
(a) Roark is insubordinate.
(b) He believes that working for him will harm Roark's career.
(c) The other draftsmen do not like Roark.
(d) Roark's work is sub-standard.

4. What legal right does Roark maintain gave him the authority to destroy Cortlandt Homes?
(a) The Fifth Amendment.
(b) Free speech.
(c) Breach of contract.
(d) His aesthetic superiority.

5. What is the condition for Peter's getting the Stoneridge Homes project?
(a) Peter must hire Mallory to do some sculptures.
(b) Dominique must go alone with Wynand on a cruise.
(c) Peter must tell Francon he is using Dominique to get the job.
(d) Dominique must stay married to Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dominique compare the success of Ike's play with the destruction of Roark's temple?

2. What is the meaning of the name of Wynand's yacht, the "I do"?

3. Why are Toohey and Scarret worried about the marriage of Dominique and Wynand?

4. What did Toohey think was a "cosmic joke?"

5. What is it that Peter does not understand, has never understood, about Roark?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 430 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample