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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 does Wynand do with the letter Roark sends him?
(a) Publishes it in the newspaper.
(b) Tears it up.
(c) Returns it unopened.
(d) Reads it and throws it away.

2. How does Toohey react when Wynand forbids any mention of Roark in the "Banner"?
(a) Toohey smiles.
(b) Toohey goes into a rage.
(c) Toohey goes out and gets drunk.
(d) Toohey plans to write a book attacking Roark.

3. What gives evidence that Toohey intends to take over the "Banner"?
(a) He is secretly supporting the opposition to Wynand.
(b) He tries to bring back Dominique.
(c) He starts buying Banner stock.
(d) He encourages Wynand to go on a long honeymoon.

4. Although Wynand actually does love Dominique, what is more important to him in their relationship?
(a) That their marriage is romantic.
(b) That she is so different from him.
(c) That she is so influential in society.
(d) The fact that he owns her.

5. Peter gets the design for "The March of the Centuries" exposition at the World's Fair. Why did Roark turn it down?
(a) He would have to work with other architects.
(b) It was too much for one man to do.
(c) It was all donated time without any payment.
(d) He did not like the idea of a World's Fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the "Banner" review of the play "No Skin Off Your Nose" affect its success?

2. What is the irony of Roark's going to see Wynand about designing his house?

3. Why does Wynand drop the gun after contemplating suicide?

4. Where does Wynand feel the best setting is for Roark?

5. Who comes to help Wynand when the union strikes and there is no staff at the newspaper?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the new drama critic plan to exercise power over the public?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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