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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 does Toohey get his job back at the "Banner"?

2. Why does Wynand drop the gun after contemplating suicide?

3. Where is Katie living now?

4. What conclusion do Dominique and Wynand agree on?

5. Why are Toohey and Scarret worried about the marriage of Dominique and Wynand?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Roark's self defense at his trial sum up Rand's statement about the value of the individual over socialism?

2. Wynand begins to find some inner peace from visiting the building site of his new house. Discuss the reasons for this change in Wynand.

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

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

5. Discuss how Rand uses Dominique's perceptions of Wynand and Roark to distinguish between greatness and drive.

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. 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.

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. In spite of his socialist tutoring from Toohey, Peter retains some sense of "I." How does Rand use Dominique to illustrate that point?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critique of Rand's writing style. How does she choose vocabulary? Are her sentences short or complicated? How does she use adjectives and adverbs to describe a scene or person? Give specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following buildings designed by Roark and explain its importance to the story: (a) the Stoddard temple; (b) the gasoline station; (c) Monadnock Valley resort.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explains the fall of Peter Keating and the reasons for that fall.

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