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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name of Wynand's yacht, the "I do"?
(a) It means I do run things.
(b) It means I like to be married.
(c) It means I can do as I please.
(d) It means I do own a yacht.

2. How does Dominique discover that Roark will be the architect for her new house?
(a) She reads about it in the newspaper.
(b) She recognizes his style when she sees the drawings.
(c) She has a dream that tells her Roark will re-enter her life.
(d) Toohey calls to tell her.

3. What does Wynand admit to Roark?
(a) That he does not actually own the Banner.
(b) That the Banner's support of Roark had actually hurt him.
(c) That he has no money left.
(d) That the Banner cannot hurt Roark.

4. What does Toohey demand be done with Roark?
(a) He wants him executed.
(b) He wants to free Roark.
(c) He wants Roark to make a public apology.
(d) He wants Roark to rebuild using his original plans.

5. Why does Toohey tell a policeman to arrest him?
(a) To protect the innocent.
(b) To keep him from murdering Wynand.
(c) So he can get the publicity.
(d) To protect the guilty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the new drama critic at the "Banner" promote Ike's new play that everyone says is bad?

3. How is Gail Wynand able to build the Wynand building after shutting down the "Banner"?

4. Why does Wynand say he will not destroy Dominique?

5. How does Toohey get his job back at the "Banner"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Toohey seems to be gaining the upper hand in his quest to take over the "Banner." What is the significance of the public turning against Wynand's publication?

2. When Roark goes to meet with Wynand about building his house, he goes to the "Banner" planning to reject the commission. Describe how and why the meeting changes Roark's mind.

3. Describe the situation when Wynand sees that he has underestimated Toohey and is in danger of losing the paper.

4. How does Roark's self defense at his trial sum up Rand's statement about the value of the individual over socialism?

5. Discuss the symbolism of the Wynand Building rising from Hell's Kitchen.

6. Contrast Peter's situation when he goes to get help once again with Roark's willingness to take on the Cortlandt Homes project.

7. Explain why Wynand does not listen to Dominique when she warns him about Toohey.

8. Describe how Gail Wynand's early childhood led to his great cynicism.

9. When Wynand presents Dominique with a diamond necklace, they have two different takes on where the money came from to pay for it. What were those points of view and what did each one mean?

10. How does Rand use the conversation between Wynand and Roark on board the yacht to express her views on socialism?

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