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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. After blowing up the Cortlandt Homes housing project, what does Roark do?
2. How do we know that Wynand is not always aware of what his newspaper prints?
3. What does Peter discover is the real reason behind Toohey's socialist tirades?
4. What condition does Roark place on doing the Cortlandt Homes design?
5. Where is Katie living now?
Short Essay Questions
1. In spite of his socialist tutoring from Toohey, Peter retains some sense of "I." How does Rand use Dominique to illustrate that point?
2. Roark can stand tall because everything he has done has been his alone and he bears the responsibility for its success or failure. How does this contrast with the attacks against Wynand's newspaper?
3. Describe how Gail Wynand's early childhood led to his great cynicism.
4. How does the new drama critic plan to exercise power over the public?
5. How does Roark's self defense at his trial sum up Rand's statement about the value of the individual over socialism?
6. How does Rand use the conversation between Wynand and Roark on board the yacht to express her views on socialism?
7. Wynand begins to find some inner peace from visiting the building site of his new house. Discuss the reasons for this change in Wynand.
8. Toohey works hard to see that Roark is convicted. Why is he so intent on that outcome?
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. Discuss the symbolism of the Wynand Building rising from Hell's Kitchen.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay contrasting the characters of Dominique and Katie. Explain how Dominique represents the Independent thinker and Katie represents the Dependent thinker.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Write two or three pages explaining what parts of Rand's philosophy you agree with and which parts you disagree with. Discuss examples such as her depictions of religion, labor unions, corporate boards of directors, and capitalists like the owners of Monadnock Valley project.
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