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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 brings about the downfall of Peter Keating's business?
(a) Peter's desire to find Katie and marry her.
(b) The failure of the World's Fair exhibition.
(c) His partner is sabotaging him like he did to Heyer.
(d) Toohey's continued support of Peter.

2. What is the basic difference between Roark and Wynand?
(a) Wynand wants to conquer other people; Roark wants to conquer himself.
(b) Wynand wants to possess Dominique; Roark values only his freedom.
(c) Roark wants to please everyone; Wynand wants to please only himself.
(d) Wynand came from privilege; Roark came from poverty.

3. After blowing up the Cortlandt Homes housing project, what does Roark do?
(a) Leaves the country.
(b) Kills himself.
(c) Turns himself over to the police.
(d) Gets Dominique to give him a false alibi.

4. What is behind Wynand's association with Roark and Dominique?
(a) He wants to get them back together.
(b) He enjoys seeing them uncomfortable around each other.
(c) He collects people he wants to possess.
(d) He knows this is a way to punish Dominique.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wynand get the last laugh on Toohey.

2. What does Toohey do with the contract between Roark and Peter when he gets it from Peter?

3. What is Roark's reaction to Peter's request that he design the Cortlandt Homes project for low rent housing?

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

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

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. Unlike Roark whose drive is centered on self-control and perfecting his work, Wynand is driven by revenge and breaking people who have wronged him. How does he try to dominate Roark and with what result?

3. How does Wynand exonerate himself and regain his own integrity?

4. 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.

5. How does Roark's destruction of Cortland Homes relate to his sense of integrity?

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. Discuss how Roark's Monadnock Valley Resort is in opposition to everything Toohey stands for.

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

9. What is the danger in Wynand's new found moral attitude after he comes under the influence of Roark?

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

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