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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 and Wynand return early from their cruise, what is Peter's concern?

2. What common trait in both Wynand and Roark does Dominique notice?

3. What conclusion do Dominique and Wynand agree on?

4. How does Dominique get publicity that gets Wynand to divorce her?

5. Who comes to help Wynand when the union strikes and there is no staff at the newspaper?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At the end of the novel, Dominique experiences a number of emotions while looking at the Wynand Building. What significance do these moments have to the story?

3. How does Wynand exonerate himself and regain his own integrity?

4. Unlike Roark whose drive is centered on self-control and perfecting his work, Wynand is driven by revenge and breaking people who have wronged him. How does he try to dominate Roark and with what result?

5. Discuss the symbolism of the Wynand Building rising from Hell's Kitchen.

6. How does Dominique use the story of the false theft of her diamond ring to take her stand for, instead of against, Roark?

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

8. Contrast Peter's situation when he goes to get help once again with Roark's willingness to take on the Cortlandt Homes project.

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

10. Explain why Wynand does not listen to Dominique when she warns him about Toohey.

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

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

In no less than two handwritten pages, discuss the character of Dominique and why Francon thinks he failed her as a father.

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