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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When the Heller house is finished, how is it received?
2. Why does Peter Keating offer to do Davis' work after hours?
3. Although Stoddard wins the lawsuit against Roark, what happens to Dominique?
4. What comment does Roark make to Dominique about his work in the Quarry?
5. What happens when Roark and Dominique meet up at the Holcombe party?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the beginning of the novel, Howard Roark stands naked on a granite cliff preparing to dive into the waves below. Describe how this scene sets the stage for the entire novel.
2. Discuss how Rand accuses critics of distorting reality when Peter finally meets Toohey.
3. Discuss the significance of Peter's intimidation by Lois Cook.
4. Describe the character flaws in Peter Keating in regard to both Heyer's death and his winning the Cosmo-Slotnik competition.
5. When Roark refuses to design a building according to Francon's specifications, he is fired. When he goes to see Gordon Prescott who wrote an article about giving young architects a chance, he is rebuffed. How do these events help to develop the theme of integrity?
6. Peter's lack of integrity comes to light in his efforts to get Claude Stengel's job. How does the method he uses to accomplish his purpose relate to the theme of the book?
7. Explain how Roark's getting his hands dirty at a building site wins over the admiration of the electrician, Mike.
8. Even after Dominique gives testimony that should have swayed the jury, Stoddard wins the lawsuit. Gail Wynand cables the "Banner" to fire Dominique. What is the significance of Dominique's reaction to being fired?
9. Contrast the difference between Roark and Peter as they attend Kiki Holcombe's party.
10. After being fired from her job, Dominique begins a series of self-punishments. How does Peter Keating come into this picture?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay that explains the fall of Peter Keating and the reasons for that fall.
Essay Topic 2
Write two or three pages explaining what parts of Rand's philosophy you agree with and which parts you disagree with. Discuss examples such as her depictions of religion, labor unions, corporate boards of directors, and capitalists like the owners of Monadnock Valley project.
Essay Topic 3
Collect a list of similes Rand uses in the novel. For example, in Part 3 Chapter 5, she writes, "[Keating] wondered whether his feet had left footprints on the carpet like the leaded feet of a deep sea diver." Write your opinion of how well you think Rand uses these similes to make the picture she is describing clearer.
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