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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. How does Wynand try to manipulate Roark?
(a) He threatens to see that Roark never sees Dominique again.
(b) He reminds Roark that Toohey will attack his work if he does not agree with Wynand on everything.
(c) He has Roark promise never to use Mallory on any of his buildings.
(d) He threatens to ruin Roark if he does not design according to Wynand's wishes.

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

3. Toohey begins to promote architecture that is stark and plain. Who gets the credit for the concept?
(a) Cameron
(b) Roark
(c) The Stanton School of Architecture
(d) Peter

4. What is it that Peter does not understand, has never understood, about Roark?
(a) That Roark is as much a fake as he is.
(b) That Roark always holds out for more money.
(c) That Roark just wants to be controversial and difficult.
(d) That Roark's finished work is the only thing important to him.

5. What is the condition for Peter's getting the Stoneridge Homes project?
(a) Dominique must go alone with Wynand on a cruise.
(b) Dominique must stay married to Peter.
(c) Peter must hire Mallory to do some sculptures.
(d) Peter must tell Francon he is using Dominique to get the job.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What gives evidence that Toohey intends to take over the "Banner"?

4. What is the main feature of Roark's design for Monadnock Vacation village?

5. Why are Toohey and Scarret worried about the marriage of Dominique and Wynand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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. Roark tells Peter that "it is I who have destroyed you." Explain what he means by that statement.

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

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

7. 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?

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

9. 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?

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

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