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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 gives evidence that Toohey intends to take over the "Banner"?

2. Why does Wynand say he will not destroy Dominique?

3. What does Toohey demand be done with Roark?

4. What in the relationship between Roark and Wynand is distressing to Dominique?

5. After Dominique returns from Reno, where are she and Wynand married?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

5. How does Rand use the conversation between Wynand and Roark on board the yacht to express her views on socialism?

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

7. 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?

8. Roark tells Peter that "it is I who have destroyed you." Explain what he means by that statement.

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write two or three pages explaining what parts of Rand's philosophy you agree with and which parts you disagree with. Discuss examples such as her depictions of religion, labor unions, corporate boards of directors, and capitalists like the owners of Monadnock Valley project.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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