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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Roark do to help Peter?
(a) He corrects Peter's design for a new building.
(b) He starts doing all of Perer's work for him.
(c) He gives Peter lessons at night.
(d) He introduces Peter to Dominique Francon.

3. Why does the Dean consider Roark to be insubordinate?
(a) Roark refuses to accept only the classical styles that the school teaches.
(b) He fears that Roark might get his job.
(c) He thinks Roark's buildings are unsafe.
(d) Roark prefers swimming to paying attention in class.

4. Why is Dominique disappointed when she verifies that Roark is reading her articles?
(a) He becomes more violent when they meet.
(b) They do not seem to hurt him like she wants.
(c) He has marked out many of the sentences.
(d) He uses them for the coffee grounds in the office.

5. When Peter hears that Toohey has been shot, what is his first concern?
(a) That Toohey will think Peter was the one who tried to kill him.
(b) That Katie will not marry him after that.
(c) That Roark finally snapped after Toohey's attacks on his buildings.
(d) That Toohey's favorable article about him might not get published.

6. Who actually does the designs for Francon and Heyer?
(a) Stengel
(b) Roark
(c) Kitteridge
(d) Francon

7. What does Dominique think her private relationship with Roark gives her when they meet in public?
(a) A serious heatbreak
(b) Fear that he will say something
(c) A big laugh
(d) Power to control him

8. How does Toohey get offered a job as a Banner columnist?
(a) He threatens to organize a workers' strike.
(b) He publishes his book.
(c) He is recommended by Francon.
(d) He offers to work for free.

9. At the firm of John Eric Snyte, what type of building design is assigned to Roark?
(a) Renaissance
(b) Colonial
(c) Classical
(d) Modern

10. Before his death, what warning does Cameron give Roark?
(a) He warns against marrying Dominique.
(b) He warns against the power of Wynand's newspaper.
(c) He warns against trusting Peter.
(d) He warns against going against public tastes.

11. Where does Dominique spend her wedding night?
(a) In Peter's apartment.
(b) With Roark.
(c) In the Aquitania Hotel.
(d) In Connecticut.

12. Why does Peter Keating offer to do Davis' work after hours?
(a) Peter is always thinking of others more than himself.
(b) It gives him a chance to learn more about design.
(c) It is his plan to replace Davis as chief draftsman.
(d) Peter has nothing better to do.

13. How does Dominique react when Toohey accuses her of being in love with Roark?
(a) She is insensed.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She does not react.
(d) She tells him to mind his own business.

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

15. Unable to get work as an architect, what does Roark do to earn a living?
(a) He takes a job as a short order cook.
(b) He gets a job at the bank.
(c) He decides to marry a wealthy widow.
(d) He goes to work for Mike in a quarry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it difficult for Peter Keating to decide what to do after graduation?

2. What spoils Peter's joy at winning the "most beautiful building" contest?

3. What is the socialist theme of Toomey's book, "Sermons in Stone"?

4. How does Peter go about getting rid of Heyer?

5. What is the conflict between Francon and Gail Wynand?

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