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The Fountainhead
Ayn Rand
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Part I: Chapters 1–5
Part I: Chapters 6–10
Part I: Chapters 11–13
Part I: Chapters 14–15
Part II: Chapters 1–5
Part II: Chapters 6–10
Part II: Chapters 11–15
Part III: Chapters 1–4
Part III: Chapters 5–9
Part IV: Chapters 1–5
Part IV: Chapters 6–10
Part IV: Chapters 11–15
Part IV: Chapters 16–20
Characters
Character List
Howard Roark
Ellsworth Toohey
Dominique Francon
Gail Wynand
Peter Keating
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
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Quotes
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Context
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Analysis of Major Characters
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Part 1: Chapters 1-5
Part 1: Chapters 6-10
Part 1: Chapters 11-13
Part 1: Chapters 14-15
Part 2: Chapters 1-5
Part 2: Chapters 6-10
Part 2: Chapters 11-15
Part 3: Chapters 1-4
Part 3: Chapters 5-9
Part 4: Chapters 1-5
Part 4: Chapters 6-10
Part 4: Chapters 11-15
Part 4: Chapters 16-20
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1
of 5
Who is Roark's mentor?
Henry Cameron
Ellsworth Toohey
Guy Francon
Gail Wynand
2
of 5
What kind of art does Stephen Mallory do?
Paintings
Stained-glass windows
Woodcarvings
Sculpture
3
of 5
Who serves as editor-in-chief of the Banner?
Gail Wynand
Alvah Scarret
John Erik Snyte
Guy Francon
4
of 5
What does Mrs. Keating believe is the surest indicator of a person's quality?
Religious devotion
Physical attractiveness
Financial success
Social status
5
of 5
What job does Mike do on many Roark building sites?
Plumber
Electrician
Bricklayer
Carpenter
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