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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6 | Part 2, Chapter 7.

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 comment does Roark make to Dominique about his work in the Quarry?
(a) It is exhausting.
(b) It is exciting.
(c) It is the only thing he knows how to do.
(d) It helps build up his body.

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

4. Why does Cameron fire Roark?
(a) The other draftsmen do not like Roark.
(b) Roark is insubordinate.
(c) He believes that working for him will harm Roark's career.
(d) Roark's work is sub-standard.

5. What indicates that John Eric Snyte regretted firing Roark?
(a) He believes he can control Roark if he is working for Snyte's firm.
(b) He now believes that Roark will become the greatest architect of the day.
(c) He tries to lure him back into his firm with an offer of more money.
(d) He wants to please Austen Heller who likes Roark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter tell Toohey about Roark.

2. Unable to get work as an architect, what does Roark do to earn a living?

3. Why does Roark agree to go to the Holcombe party?

4. How does Dominique contrive to get Roark to her father's house in Connecticut?

5. Francon and Toomey agree about architecture for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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