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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 legal right does Roark maintain gave him the authority to destroy Cortlandt Homes?
(a) Free speech.
(b) The Fifth Amendment.
(c) His aesthetic superiority.
(d) Breach of contract.

2. What is the meaning of the name of Wynand's yacht, the "I do"?
(a) It means I can do as I please.
(b) It means I do own a yacht.
(c) It means I like to be married.
(d) It means I do run things.

3. What does Peter do when he cannot figure out how to design the Cortlandt Homes project?
(a) He turns it over to his draftsman.
(b) He gives up.
(c) He desides to get Toohey's help.
(d) Once again, he goes to Roark.

4. What is Toohey's motivation to have Wynand meet Dominique?
(a) He wants Dominique to find out why Roark is a failure.
(b) He wants her to get Peter hired to design Wynand's Stoneridge Homes project.
(c) He now wants to destroy Peter.
(d) He wants Dominique to divorce Peter and marry Wynand.

5. Why has Toohey orchestrated attacks on the "Banner"?
(a) He is getting back at Wynand for marrying Dominique.
(b) He knows opposition sells papers.
(c) It is part of his plan to take it over.
(d) It is just a joke he is playing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What common trait in both Wynand and Roark does Dominique notice?

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

3. What in the relationship between Roark and Wynand is distressing to Dominique?

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

5. Who takes over the Cortlandt Homes project?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

9. At the end of the novel, Dominique experiences a number of emotions while looking at the Wynand Building. What significance do these moments have to the story?

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

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