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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Wilhelm and Tamkin doing together at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Going to the movies.
(b) Taking a swim in the pool.
(c) Writing a screenplay.
(d) Speculating in the market.

2. What does a recommendation from Maurice Venice mean in Hollywood?
(a) A kiss of death.
(b) A blessing.
(c) A sure thing.
(d) It doesn't mean anything.

3. What is the purpose of Tamkin's "Here-and-now" exercise?
(a) To stop from hyper-ventilating.
(b) To pass the time when bored.
(c) To have a vision of what stock to invest in.
(d) To cut down on confusion and stop you from thinking about the past.

4. What approach does Dr. Tamkin convince Wilhelm to use in the stock market?
(a) A logical approach.
(b) An historical approach.
(c) A psychological approach.
(d) A statistical approach.

5. What does Wilhelm do to show Dr. Adler how Margaret treats him?
(a) He pulls out his empty pockets.
(b) He opens up his wallet.
(c) He chokes himself.
(d) He hits himself in the head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilhelm compare himself to when he sees his reflection in the glass?

2. Specifically, in which market do Tamkin and Wilhelm invest?

3. Before closing the day before, Tamkin closed out a lard contract and bought what instead?

4. What does a neurotic character do, according to Tamkin?

5. Why couldn't Wilhelm marry his girlfriend in Roxbury?

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