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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. On her way to Reno, why does Dominique stop over in Clayton, Ohio?
(a) Roark is there building a new building.
(b) She changes her mind about divorcing Peter.
(c) Mallory is there waiting for her.
(d) She is tired of the long train ride.

2. When does Peter become the head of the architecture firm?
(a) When Toohey buys an interest in the firm.
(b) When Francon retires.
(c) When Dominique decides not to divorce him.
(d) When Neil Durant becomes a partner.

3. What becomes of Toohey?
(a) He starts all over again at another newspaper.
(b) He commits suicide.
(c) He has a heart attack and dies.
(d) He goes to jail for attempting to kill Roark.

4. What is Roark's commission at the end of the novel?
(a) He is building a house for him and Dominique.
(b) He is building the Wynand building in Hell's Kitchen.
(c) He is working for Peter and building a new bank.
(d) He is rebuilding the Cortlandt Homes project.

5. What do Gail Wynand and Dominique discuss when they go sailing?
(a) Politics
(b) Philosophy
(c) The weather
(d) Religion

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the gift Toohey sends to Gail Wynand?

2. How does Toohey make his move to take over the "Banner"?

3. What is the next project Wynand wants Roark to take on?

4. What brings about the downfall of Peter Keating's business?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how Rand uses Dominique's perceptions of Wynand and Roark to distinguish between greatness and drive.

2. On board the yacht, how does Rand use the setting to voice her opposition to socialism?

3. What is the significance of Peter's going once again to Roark when he cannot come up with a design for the Cortlandt Homes project?

4. Discuss the meaning Rand places on the last meeting of Peter and Katie.

5. 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?

6. Discuss the high price Wynand puts on Peter getting the Stoneridge Homes commission.

7. What is Rand's message about public opinion as Wynand loses control over the "Banner"?

8. 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.

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

10. How does Dominique use the story of the false theft of her diamond ring to take her stand for, instead of against, Roark?

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