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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) She is tired of the long train ride.
(b) Roark is there building a new building.
(c) Mallory is there waiting for her.
(d) She changes her mind about divorcing Peter.

2. What motivates Dominique to accept Wynand's marriage proposal?
(a) She thinks it is another way to destroy Roark.
(b) It is just another accomplishment for her.
(c) It is another means for her own self-punishment.
(d) She sees that Wynand has more money than Peter.

3. What do Roark and Wynand agree on as they look at the land Wynand bought for his house?
(a) They agree that the house should be entirely of wood.
(b) They agree on the site for the house.
(c) Wynand agrees that Roark should consult Dominique.
(d) Roark agrees to let Wynand dictate the design.

4. Where does Toohey insist that true freedom is found?
(a) On a deserted island.
(b) In political activism.
(c) On a mountaintop.
(d) In service to others.

5. Who comes to help Wynand when the union strikes and there is no staff at the newspaper?
(a) Toohey.
(b) Peter.
(c) Roark.
(d) Dominique.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do we know that Wynand is not always aware of what his newspaper prints?

2. Where is Katie living now?

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

4. What condition does Roark place on doing the Cortlandt Homes design?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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. Roark can stand tall because everything he has done has been his alone and he bears the responsibility for its success or failure. How does this contrast with the attacks against Wynand's newspaper?

4. 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?

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

6. Wynand begins to find some inner peace from visiting the building site of his new house. Discuss the reasons for this change in Wynand.

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

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

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

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

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