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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. What in the relationship between Roark and Wynand is distressing to Dominique?
2. What special honor does Wynand give to Dominique?
3. Why does the new drama critic at the "Banner" promote Ike's new play that everyone says is bad?
4. What is the sole evidence the prosecution enters against Roark?
5. Why does Wynand go often to the building site where Roark is working?
Short Essay Questions
1. Wynand begins to find some inner peace from visiting the building site of his new house. Discuss the reasons for this change in Wynand.
2. When Roark goes to meet with Wynand about building his house, he goes to the "Banner" planning to reject the commission. Describe how and why the meeting changes Roark's mind.
3. Discuss how Rand uses Dominique's perceptions of Wynand and Roark to distinguish between greatness and drive.
4. In spite of his socialist tutoring from Toohey, Peter retains some sense of "I." How does Rand use Dominique to illustrate that point?
5. Contrast Peter's situation when he goes to get help once again with Roark's willingness to take on the Cortlandt Homes project.
6. How does the new drama critic plan to exercise power over the public?
7. Toohey works hard to see that Roark is convicted. Why is he so intent on that outcome?
8. How does Dominique use the story of the false theft of her diamond ring to take her stand for, instead of against, Roark?
9. How does Wynand exonerate himself and regain his own integrity?
10. Roark tells Peter that "it is I who have destroyed you." Explain what he means by that statement.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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