View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Toohey say about himself that other people think he is joking about?
(a) He says that he really does not understand architecture.
(b) He says that only he knows how to design buildings.
(c) He says that he is not a humanitarian.
(d) He says that he is a dangerous man.

2. Why does Peter Keating offer to do Davis' work after hours?
(a) Peter has nothing better to do.
(b) It gives him a chance to learn more about design.
(c) It is his plan to replace Davis as chief draftsman.
(d) Peter is always thinking of others more than himself.

3. What happens when Roark shows up uninvited at Dominique's door?
(a) He destroys the new fireplace.
(b) He refuses to make love to her.
(c) He tells her who he really is.
(d) He takes her by force.

4. What happened to the Sanford house after it was completed?
(a) Mrs. Sanford refused to live in it.
(b) Mrs. Sanford changed it to look like other houses.
(c) It became the standard for all other new homes.
(d) It got high praise from the Architect's Guild of America.

5. What happens to the sculptor Mallory?
(a) He goes to prison for twenty years.
(b) He receives a suspended sentence.
(c) He is sentenced to die.
(d) He skips out on his bail.

6. Where does Peter finally get to meet Dominique?
(a) At the opening of his latest building
(b) At a rally where Ellsworth Toohey is speaking
(c) At a party given by Kiki Holcombe
(d) In her father's office

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

8. Francon and Toomey agree about architecture for what reason?
(a) They are both socialists.
(b) They both predict radical changes in how buildings are built.
(c) They both see architecture as having certain bounds and limitations.
(d) They both believe in capitalism.

9. Why does Cameron eventually hire Roark?
(a) Roark will bring public acceptance to Cameron's firm.
(b) Roark was the top student at Architectural School of the Stanton Institute of Technology.
(c) He thinks he can intimidate Roark.
(d) Roark agrees that he has a lot to learn.

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

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

12. What does Roark do to help Peter?
(a) He introduces Peter to Dominique Francon.
(b) He starts doing all of Perer's work for him.
(c) He gives Peter lessons at night.
(d) He corrects Peter's design for a new building.

13. How is it clear that Peter knows Dominique is in love with another man?
(a) She refuses to sleep with him.
(b) She refuses to move into his apartment.
(c) He accuses her of loving Howard Roark.
(d) He asks her who it is.

14. Who takes a shot at Ellsworth Toohey?
(a) Roark
(b) Katie, Ellsworth's niece
(c) Lois Cook, the writer
(d) Steven Mallory, the sculptor

15. Why is the opening of the temple canceled?
(a) Toohey is not ready to destroy Roark.
(b) It is postponed because there needs to be more publicity.
(c) Stoddard is horrified at the design.
(d) Mallory has not finished the stature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event prevents Peter from marrying Katie?

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

3. Why does Roark return to New York?

4. When Peter feels the stress of the strike, where does he go with Katie?

5. What does Peter think of Roark's design for the Enright house?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 768 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample