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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. Why does Francon contact Roark on the design of a new building?
2. What does Toohey write in his column about the Enright house?
3. What is the conflict between Francon and Gail Wynand?
4. What does Roark do to help Peter?
5. How does Peter Keating get rid of Claude Stengle?
Short Essay Questions
1. As Cameron becomes ill and gives up, Roark continues to think for himself. At the same time, Ellsworth Toohey is gaining a larger following for his idea of collectivity versus individualism. How does this foreshadow the struggles that Roark will face?
2. Discuss the idea of "ownership" in the relationship between Dominique and Roark.
3. Contrast the difference between Roark and Peter as they attend Kiki Holcombe's party.
4. Peter's lack of integrity comes to light in his efforts to get Claude Stengel's job. How does the method he uses to accomplish his purpose relate to the theme of the book?
5. How do the conflicting passions of Roark and Dominique result in an act of violence?
6. Discuss Rand's use of premonition in chapter 12 when Katie shows up at Peter's apartment.
7. Dominique writes that the Enright house is a "mockery to all the structures of the city." Most people believe that she is panning the building. What is her real meaning?
8. Discuss Dominique's idea that beautiful things should not exist in the real world.
9. Describe the character flaws in Peter Keating in regard to both Heyer's death and his winning the Cosmo-Slotnik competition.
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
In chapter 11, Roark goes to the building site of the Heller house. Write an essay about how Rand shows his feelings about the house.
Essay Topic 2
Pretend you are a book reviewer for a newspaper. Write your review and critique of "The Fountainhead."
Essay Topic 3
The main theme of "The Fountainhead" is the conflict between Individualism and Collectivism. Write a few paragraphs that show how Rand illustrates the opposite points of view.
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