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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. How do we know that Wynand is not always aware of what his newspaper prints?

3. What does Toohey do with the contract between Roark and Peter when he gets it from Peter?

4. What does Wynand admit to Roark?

5. How does Wynand react when he discovers that Dominique helped Roark destroy Cortlandt Homes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Toohey works hard to see that Roark is convicted. Why is he so intent on that outcome?

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the meaning Rand places on the last meeting of Peter and Katie.

8. Describe how Gail Wynand's early childhood led to his great cynicism.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kiki Holcombe is a follower, but not like the people Ellsworth Toohey controls. Kiki is shallow and only interested in social status. Write an essay expressing your feelings about social climbing and insincerity.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

As the book opens, Roark is poised to dive into the ocean. He is alone on a granite cliff and looking down at the crashing waves below. What is feelings can be derived from that picture about (A) Roark, (B) the granite cliffs, (C) the water below. Describe what each of those elements means to you.

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