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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Toohey react when Wynand forbids any mention of Roark in the "Banner"?
(a) Toohey plans to write a book attacking Roark.
(b) Toohey smiles.
(c) Toohey goes out and gets drunk.
(d) Toohey goes into a rage.

2. Why is the defeat so devastating to Wynand?
(a) He loses Dominique when he loses the paper.
(b) He cannot be a follower.
(c) He sees that he was right all the time.
(d) He trusts Toohey and now they are both out.

3. What common trait in both Wynand and Roark does Dominique notice?
(a) They both want people to love them.
(b) They are both uncomfortable in large crowds.
(c) They both have the same lack of integrety.
(d) Neither of them satisfies her sexually.

4. Why has Toohey orchestrated attacks on the "Banner"?
(a) It is part of his plan to take it over.
(b) He is getting back at Wynand for marrying Dominique.
(c) He knows opposition sells papers.
(d) It is just a joke he is playing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter gets the design for "The March of the Centuries" exposition at the World's Fair. Why did Roark turn it down?

2. How does Dominique continue to punish herself?

3. How does Dominique discover that Roark will be the architect for her new house?

4. What finally defeats Wynand?

5. How does Dominique feel about the Wynand building?

Short Essay Questions

1. In spite of his socialist tutoring from Toohey, Peter retains some sense of "I." How does Rand use Dominique to illustrate that point?

2. Wynand begins to find some inner peace from visiting the building site of his new house. Discuss the reasons for this change in Wynand.

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

4. Discuss how Rand uses Dominique's perceptions of Wynand and Roark to distinguish between greatness and drive.

5. Describe how Gail Wynand's early childhood led to his great cynicism.

6. Contrast Peter's situation when he goes to get help once again with Roark's willingness to take on the Cortlandt Homes project.

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

8. Toohey works hard to see that Roark is convicted. Why is he so intent on that outcome?

9. What do the reactions of Ellsworth Toohey and Alvah Scarret say about their political leanings?

10. How does Dominique use the story of the false theft of her diamond ring to take her stand for, instead of against, Roark?

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