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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Wilhelm respond to the letter from the talent scout?
(a) He had been quarreling with his parents about what to do in life, so he jumped on it.
(b) He was about to flunk out of school.
(c) He had always wanted to be an actor.
(d) He was bored.

2. According to Tamkin, the best way to win in the market is to:
(a) Use lots of money to invest.
(b) Play it safe.
(c) Use a psychological approach.
(d) Be aggressive.

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

4. What was Dr. Adler's former career?
(a) He was the best surgeon around.
(b) He was a diagnostician and a lecturer in internal medicine.
(c) He was noted psychiatrist.
(d) He was a dentist.

5. Why does Wilhelm trust Tamkin?
(a) Because Tamkin is famous.
(b) Because they have mutual friends.
(c) Because Dr. Adler trusts Tamkin.
(d) Because he listens sympathetically to Wilhelm's problems and tries to help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stage name does Wilhelm Adler take on when he arrives in Hollywood?

2. Who pressured Maurice Venice to give Wilhelm a shot at Hollywood?

3. Which career does Wilhelm's mother want him to consider instead of acting?

4. Although Wilhelm did not graduate from college, he sometimes lies and says he attended which institution?

5. What does Maurice Venice turn out to be?

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