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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. Where is Katie living now?
2. What is the irony of Roark's going to see Wynand about designing his house?
3. What sin does Peter confess after seeing Katie again?
4. Why does Wynand drop the gun after contemplating suicide?
5. What legal right does Roark maintain gave him the authority to destroy Cortlandt Homes?
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. What is the significance of Peter's going once again to Roark when he cannot come up with a design for the Cortlandt Homes project?
3. What is the danger in Wynand's new found moral attitude after he comes under the influence of Roark?
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. On board the yacht, how does Rand use the setting to voice her opposition to socialism?
6. 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.
7. In spite of his socialist tutoring from Toohey, Peter retains some sense of "I." How does Rand use Dominique to illustrate that point?
8. Roark tells Peter that "it is I who have destroyed you." Explain what he means by that statement.
9. Toohey works hard to see that Roark is convicted. Why is he so intent on that outcome?
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
Toohey is Roark's nemesis in the novel. All through the story, Toohey seems to fear Roark, but Roark has no fear of Toohey. Write an essay explaining why you think that is true.
Essay Topic 2
Peter gives up the art career he really wants after graduation to do what his mother wants him to do. Mallory will even attempt murder in defense of his art. Write an essay about the differences between the two men. Explain which one you like better and why?
Essay Topic 3
In no less than two handwritten pages, identify and explain some of the symbolism Ayn Rand employs in "The Fountainhead."
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