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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is it clear that Peter knows Dominique is in love with another man?
2. How does Peter go about getting rid of Heyer?
3. What best describes Peter's proposal to Katie?
4. How does Peter Keating get rid of Claude Stengle?
5. Why does Peter Keating offer to do Davis' work after hours?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the conflicting passions of Roark and Dominique result in an act of violence?
2. At the beginning of the novel, Howard Roark stands naked on a granite cliff preparing to dive into the waves below. Describe how this scene sets the stage for the entire novel.
3. When Roark refuses to design a building according to Francon's specifications, he is fired. When he goes to see Gordon Prescott who wrote an article about giving young architects a chance, he is rebuffed. How do these events help to develop the theme of integrity?
4. Dominique and Roark meet as strangers without names. Like the moth to the flame, Dominique is drawn back again and again to watch Roark at the quarry. Discuss the significance of Roark's domination of Dominique.
5. What are the similarities and differences between Howard Roark and Steven Mallory?
6. Discuss Dominique's idea that beautiful things should not exist in the real world.
7. Discuss the significance of Peter's intimidation by Lois Cook.
8. Discuss the idea of "ownership" in the relationship between Dominique and Roark.
9. Contrast the difference between Roark and Peter as they attend Kiki Holcombe's party.
10. Identify and explain two events from Toohey's childhood which began a pattern of behavior he uses in adulthood.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write two or three pages explaining what parts of Rand's philosophy you agree with and which parts you disagree with. Discuss examples such as her depictions of religion, labor unions, corporate boards of directors, and capitalists like the owners of Monadnock Valley project.
Essay Topic 2
After John Eric Snyte fires Roark, he tries to get him to return to his firm. Write an essay explaining why Roark would never go back to work for him.
Essay Topic 3
In Part 4 chapter 4, Gail Wynand says, "I am the most offensively possessive man on earth." Write an essay in support of his statement giving examples from the novel. Wynand believes he possesses Dominique. Do you think he really does?
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