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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. Who finally tells Gail Wynand the name of the sculptor who did the statue Toohey gave him?

2. What becomes of Gail Wynand?

3. How does Roark define "selflessness"?

4. Toohey begins to promote architecture that is stark and plain. Who gets the credit for the concept?

5. What is behind Wynand's association with Roark and Dominique?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the high price Wynand puts on Peter getting the Stoneridge Homes commission.

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

4. 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?

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

6. What do the reactions of Ellsworth Toohey and Alvah Scarret say about their political leanings?

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

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. Discuss how Roark's Monadnock Valley Resort is in opposition to everything Toohey stands for.

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

The main theme of "The Fountainhead" is the conflict between Individualism and Collectivism. Write a few paragraphs that show how Rand illustrates the opposite points of view.

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