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Seize the Day Quiz

Saul Bellow
This Study Guide consists of approximately 69 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Seize the Day.

Seize the Day Quiz

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1)

What is the name of Wilhelm's dog? (from Chapter 3)

Mittens.
Simmons.
Spot.
Scissors.
2)

While in Tamkin's room at the hotel, what does Wilhelm notice most about the river? (from Chapter 6)

How deep it is.
The smell.
The current.
How fast the current is moving.
3)

When defending his drugs because they give him a boost against certain things, Wilhelm stops just short of what word? (from Chapter 3)

Misery.
Happiness.
Jubilation.
Disappointment.
4)

What does Wilhelm expect from his father that he can't seem to get? (from Chapter 3)

Medical advice.
Stock market advice.
Psychological advice.
Help.
5)

Who is the only person who believes that Catherine is an artist? (from Chapter 3)

Mr. Perls.
Dr. Adler.
Catherine.
Wilhelm.
6)

Why is it too late for Wilhelm to make any decisions about Tamkin's character? (from Chapter 4)

Because Wilhelm has already made up his mind.
Because Wilhelm has already given him all his money.
Because Dr. Adler has already told Wilhelm not to trust him.
Because Wilhelm is leaving the city and going home to his family.
7)

While paying his respects to the dead man, what does Wilhelm think of? (from Chapter 6)

The dead man's family.
What he will eat at the reception.
All the money he won on the stock market.
His own life and problems.
8)

What is the result of Wilhelm's talk with Dr. Adler? (from Chapter 6)

He gives Wilhelm money to re-invest in the stock market.
He tells Wilhelm exactly where to find Tamkin.
They both leave angry.
He sets Wilhelm up with a new girl.
9)

Why can't Wilhelm figure Tamkin out? (from Chapter 4)

Because he doesn't know how to form his own opinion.
Because Tamkin won't speak to him.
He isn't trying to figure him out at all.
Because he wants to believe him but the gossip is compelling.
10)

Who said the following: "Oh, Father, it's nice of you to give me this medical advice, but steam isn't going to cure what ails me."? (from Chapter 3)

Catherine.
Dr. Adler.
Wilhelm.
Mr. Perls.
11)

According to Tamkin, why is Mr. Rappaport one of the most interesting personalities? (from Chapter 6)

Because made more money on the stock market than anyone else.
Because he's a great inventor.
Because his chicken business made history.
Because he had two whole families in Williamsburg and the Bronx.
12)

Who says, "You really are a killer-diller."? (from Chapter 4)

Wilhelm.
Dr. Adler.
Tamkin.
Mr. Perls.
13)

What does Dr. Adler suggest that Wilhelm cut back on? (from Chapter 3)

Coffee.
Drugs.
His job.
Stress.
14)

What store does Mr. Rappaport take Wilhelm to for his cigars? (from Chapter 6)

La Magnita.
El Cigar.
El Mejor.
Cigars Aplenty.
15)

What does Wilhelm eat after Mr. Perls leaves? (from Chapter 3)

He orders more food.
His own plate.
He doesn't eat anything.
All the food left on the table.
16)

What's the name of the movie that Wilhelm appeared in as an extra? (from Chapter 5)

Annie Laurie.
Laura Proud and Tall.
Annie Oakley.
Anna Karenina.
17)

According to Mr. Rappaport, why doesn't he want to go to the cigar store alone? (from Chapter 6)

Because of the teenage hoodlums and the Puerto Rican kids.
Because he's afraid he won't be able to find his way back.
Because he's an old man who wants company.
Because he wants to borrow money from Wilhelm.
18)

Who is the very old man that can't see the board? (from Chapter 5)

Rubin.
Dr. Adler.
Mr. Rappaport.
Mr. Perls.
19)

Why doesn't Margaret want to get a job herself? (from Chapter 6)

Because she feels it's the man place to work.
Because she feels she needs to be at home for her sons.
Because she's unqualified.
Because she is lazy.
20)

While on the phone with Margaret, what does Wilhelm hear in the background that tells him everything is okay? (from Chapter 6)

His sons laughing.
The dog barking.
Silence.
Car horns blaring.
21)

Wilhelm leaves a note for his dad at the front desk of his hotel and asks him for what? (from Chapter 4)

To join him for a massage in the hotel spa.
To pay his bill at the restaurant.
To join him and Tamkin for dinner that night.
To pay his rent this month.
22)

What religion was Dr. Adler during Wilhelm's childhood? (from Chapter 5)

He had no religion.
He was Catholic.
He was Protestant.
He was Jewish.
23)

Why is Wilhelm annoyed by Tamkin's story about his patient? (from Chapter 4)

Because the story doesn't apply to Wilhelm.
Because Wilhelm likes to be the center of attention.
Because Wilhelm just wants to talk about the stock market.
Because Wilhelm is remembering what Mr. Perls said.
24)

What is the purpose of Tamkin's "Here-and-now" exercise? (from Chapter 5)

To stop from hyper-ventilating.
To have a vision of what stock to invest in.
To cut down on confusion and stop you from thinking about the past.
To pass the time when bored.
25)

Why couldn't Wilhelm marry his girlfriend in Roxbury? (from Chapter 3)

Because he wasn't divorced.
Because he didn't make enough money.
Because she didn't love him.
Because he didn't want anybody on his back.
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