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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What floor of the hotel does Wilhelm live on?
(a) The 24th floor.
(b) The 3rd floor.
(c) He doesn't live at the hotel.
(d) The 23rd floor.

3. What doesn't Dr. Adler understand about Wilhelm?
(a) His rate of failure.
(b) His tendency to stutter.
(c) His slovenliness.
(d) His drive to succeed.

4. What career did Wilhelm's mother encourage him to try?
(a) Psychiatry.
(b) Acting.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Investment banking.

5. Who is the only person who believes that Catherine is an artist?
(a) Mr. Perls.
(b) Wilhelm.
(c) Dr. Adler.
(d) Catherine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What meal do Wilhelm and his father share almost every day?

2. Which speech impediment is exaggerated whenever Wilhelm speaks with his dad?

3. Why does Wilhelm trust Tamkin?

4. What does Margaret want Wilhelm to pay for in regard to their sons?

5. Who thinks, "They adore money! Holy money! Beautiful money!"

(see the answer key)

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