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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 3 | Part 3, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Peter Keating better equipped for getting new commissions than Roark?
(a) Roark has too many social obligations.
(b) Peter is actually a better architect.
(c) Peter has better social skills.
(d) Roark's fancy office makes people think he is too expensive.

2. What is Lois Cook's criteria for her new house?
(a) It must be the most beautiful house in New York.
(b) It must be ugly and defy popular ideas of beauty.
(c) It must have at least three floors.
(d) It must look like an Italian palace.

3. What is the chief reaction of the public to Stoddard's temple?
(a) They like the building but hate the statue.
(b) They praise its originality.
(c) They think it is a new religion.
(d) They call it blasphemy.

4. Why does Dominique agree to testify against Roark when he is sued by Stoddard?
(a) She secretly wants to protect him from the pain of rejection.
(b) She thinks this will finally give her the upper hand in their relationship.
(c) She wants the publicity as the model for Mallory's statue.
(d) She is blackmailed to do so by Toohey.

5. What indicates that Katie is disillusioned with "selflessness"?
(a) She only does social work because she fears Ellsworth.
(b) She wants to be more like her uncle and give speeches.
(c) She thinks her work is why Peter has not married her yet.
(d) She is unhappy doing social work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Roark find himself unable to get a job?

2. Why do Roark and the electrician, Mike, become great friends?

3. What motivates Dominique to accept Wynand's marriage proposal?

4. Although Stoddard wins the lawsuit against Roark, what happens to Dominique?

5. What is the condition for Peter's getting the Stoneridge Homes project?

(see the answer key)

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