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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 do Roark and Wynand agree on as they look at the land Wynand bought for his house?

2. What is Dominique's name at the end of the novel?

3. After Dominique returns from Reno, where are she and Wynand married?

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

5. What is the sole evidence the prosecution enters against Roark?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. What is the danger in Wynand's new found moral attitude after he comes under the influence of Roark?

3. Describe the situation when Wynand sees that he has underestimated Toohey and is in danger of losing the paper.

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

5. How does Rand use the conversation between Wynand and Roark on board the yacht to express her views on socialism?

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

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

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. Toohey seems to be gaining the upper hand in his quest to take over the "Banner." What is the significance of the public turning against Wynand's publication?

10. What do the reactions of Ellsworth Toohey and Alvah Scarret say about their political leanings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter 9, Toohey is described in the university as the student all others turned to for advice. Rand writes that "people noticed Ellsworth Toohey seldom let a boy pursue the career he had chosen." Write an essay on why Toohey was compelled to guide students away from their aspirations.

Essay Topic 2

Pretend you are a book reviewer for a newspaper. Write your review and critique of "The Fountainhead."

Essay Topic 3

In no less than two handwritten pages, identify and explain some of the symbolism Ayn Rand employs in "The Fountainhead."

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