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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 is the meaning of the name of Wynand's yacht, the "I do"?

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

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

4. How does Toohey make his move to take over the "Banner"?

5. How does Toohey get his job back at the "Banner"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. On board the yacht, how does Rand use the setting to voice her opposition to socialism?

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

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

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

6. When Wynand presents Dominique with a diamond necklace, they have two different takes on where the money came from to pay for it. What were those points of view and what did each one mean?

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter 11, Roark goes to the building site of the Heller house. Write an essay about how Rand shows his feelings about the house.

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 two or three handwritten pages, discuss Mrs. Keating as a mother. When she was hurrying Roark out of her rooming house to see the Dean, Rand writes that it was "as though she feared the decision [to expel Roark from Stanton] might be reversed." Why would she fear that? What does that tell you (1) about her character, and (2) what she really thought about Peter's ability?

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