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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the condition for Peter's getting the Stoneridge Homes project?
(a) Peter must hire Mallory to do some sculptures.
(b) Dominique must go alone with Wynand on a cruise.
(c) Dominique must stay married to Peter.
(d) Peter must tell Francon he is using Dominique to get the job.

2. What is the next project Wynand wants Roark to take on?
(a) The city courthouse.
(b) A vacation house in the Bahamas.
(c) An addition to the Wynand house.
(d) The Wynand Building in Hell's Kitchen.

3. Who finally tells Gail Wynand the name of the sculptor who did the statue Toohey gave him?
(a) Mallory
(b) Dominique
(c) Roark
(d) Peter

4. What does Wynand do with the letter Roark sends him?
(a) Reads it and throws it away.
(b) Tears it up.
(c) Publishes it in the newspaper.
(d) Returns it unopened.

5. How does Wynand get the last laugh on Toohey.
(a) He pushes Toohey into the presses, killing him.
(b) He buys out the stock holders and shuts down the paper.
(c) He puts Toohey's articles in the sports section.
(d) He rewrites everything Toohey does.

6. What do Roark and Wynand agree on as they look at the land Wynand bought for his house?
(a) They agree that the house should be entirely of wood.
(b) They agree on the site for the house.
(c) Roark agrees to let Wynand dictate the design.
(d) Wynand agrees that Roark should consult Dominique.

7. In his own defense, how does Roark contrast himself as a creator with those who preach selflessness?
(a) He sees that he cannot win and throws himself on the mercy of the court.
(b) He says a creator's work pushes man forward while the others are parasites.
(c) He says his position is wrong and he is sorry.
(d) He says selflessness encourages creativity as a group effort.

8. What in the relationship between Roark and Wynand is distressing to Dominique?
(a) She sees that Wynand is secretly out to ruin Roark.
(b) She sees that they have a real affinity for each other.
(c) She thinks Roark is not telling Wynand the truth.
(d) She thinks Roark is finally compromising his art.

9. Who comes to help Wynand when the union strikes and there is no staff at the newspaper?
(a) Dominique.
(b) Roark.
(c) Peter.
(d) Toohey.

10. How does Wynand try to manipulate Roark?
(a) He threatens to ruin Roark if he does not design according to Wynand's wishes.
(b) He has Roark promise never to use Mallory on any of his buildings.
(c) He threatens to see that Roark never sees Dominique again.
(d) He reminds Roark that Toohey will attack his work if he does not agree with Wynand on everything.

11. How does Dominique get publicity that gets Wynand to divorce her?
(a) She publicly files for divorce from Wynand.
(b) She takes a job at a rival newspaper.
(c) She notifies the police that she is staying with Roark and a valuable ring has been stolen.
(d) She reveals that she was the model who posed nude for Mallory's statue.

12. Why does Wynand drop the gun after contemplating suicide?
(a) He remembers how he drove other people to suicide.
(b) He has no fear of dying but is afraid of living.
(c) He needs to get right with God.
(d) He has not made arrangements for someone to inherit.

13. What motivates Dominique to accept Wynand's marriage proposal?
(a) It is just another accomplishment for her.
(b) She sees that Wynand has more money than Peter.
(c) She thinks it is another way to destroy Roark.
(d) It is another means for her own self-punishment.

14. What is the basic difference between Roark and Wynand?
(a) Wynand wants to conquer other people; Roark wants to conquer himself.
(b) Wynand came from privilege; Roark came from poverty.
(c) Roark wants to please everyone; Wynand wants to please only himself.
(d) Wynand wants to possess Dominique; Roark values only his freedom.

15. What does Wynand admit to Roark?
(a) That the Banner cannot hurt Roark.
(b) That he does not actually own the Banner.
(c) That the Banner's support of Roark had actually hurt him.
(d) That he has no money left.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Wynand to lose respect for integrity?

2. Peter returns to his first love. What is that?

3. What does Toohey demand be done with Roark?

4. Who takes over the Cortlandt Homes project?

5. What is Toohey's motivation to have Wynand meet Dominique?

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