The Fountainhead is an unusual novel for many reasons. It is more than 700 pages long, far longer than most books people read for entertainment. More importantly, it also includes discussions of philosophy, which are not usually found in popular books. Most critics did not like The Fountainhead. But readers loved it. In 1949，it was made into a popular movie.
She lived quietly in New York City until she died in 1982.She is still one of the most loved, and hated, American thinkers and writers.
5.When did Alisa decide to change her name to Ayn Rand?
A.When she began to write her own stories.
B.When she took classes in politics and writing.
C.When she decided to settle in the US.
D.When she moved to Hollywood, California.
6.Which of the following is TRUE of Rand's famous book The Fountainhead?
A.It cost the author eight years to complete.
B.It was loved by all the twelve publishers.
C.It was finally published by Archibald Ogden.
D.It was a great success around the world.
7.What can we learn about Howard Roark?
A.He wants to build interesting, traditional buildings.
B.He loves designing and building anything in the world.
C.He has to give in and make buildings he hates.
D.He achieves his goals and eventually gains success.
8.The Fountainhead is an unusual novel mainly because ________.
A.it is far longer than most books for entertainment
B.it also includes discussions of philosophy
C.it was wellreceived by most critics and readers
D.it was made into a popular TV play in 1949
9.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The life and writing of Ayn Rand.
B.The interesting life of Ayn Rand.
C.Rand's famous book The Fountainhead.
D.Different attitudes towards Rand's book.
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