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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. When Dominique offers to have her marriage to Peter annulled, what is Roark's reaction?
2. How does Dominique feel about Roark in Connecticut?
3. Unable to get work as an architect, what does Roark do to earn a living?
4. What happens when Roark and Dominique meet up at the Holcombe party?
5. What does Peter think of Roark's design for the Enright house?
Short Essay Questions
1. Contrast the difference between Roark and Peter as they attend Kiki Holcombe's party.
2. In what way does Mrs. Keating represent all the obstacles Roark will have to face to be true to himself?
3. What are the similarities and differences between Howard Roark and Steven Mallory?
4. Considering the number of jobs Roark did not get or turned down, explain the difference between Roark and Peter Keating.
5. 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?
6. In 1892, Henry Cameron was the most promising architect of his day, having introduced the idea of the skyscraper. One year later, the popular classical designs of the Columbian Exposition of Chicago ruined Cameron's career. How does Ayn Rand use this to introduce the ideas of individualism versus socialistic dogma?
7. Explain why Toohey supports the striking builders and how it fits in with his socialistic ideas.
8. Explain how Snyte's idea of building by committee underscores the failure to deliver what the client wants.
9. After being fired from her job, Dominique begins a series of self-punishments. How does Peter Keating come into this picture?
10. Both Dominique and Toohey want to destroy Roark's career. Contrast their reasons for wanting to do so.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the novel, Rand tells us that Howard Roark laughs. Write an essay about his laughter and what it tells you about his character.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay that explains the fall of Peter Keating and the reasons for that fall.
Essay Topic 3
Peter gives up the art career he really wants after graduation to do what his mother wants him to do. Mallory will even attempt murder in defense of his art. Write an essay about the differences between the two men. Explain which one you like better and why?
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