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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Margaret happy with the way things are?
(a) Because she loves Wilhelm.
(b) Because she's trying to win Wilhelm back.
(c) Because Wilhelm is paying her more than she'd get in a divorce settlement.
(d) Because she just doesn't care.

2. What religion was Wilhelm's mother during his childhood?
(a) She had no religion.
(b) She was Southern Baptist.
(c) She was Catholic.
(d) She was part of a Reform congregation.

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

4. Why is it too late for Wilhelm to make any decisions about Tamkin's character?
(a) Because Wilhelm has already made up his mind.
(b) Because Wilhelm has already given him all his money.
(c) Because Wilhelm is leaving the city and going home to his family.
(d) Because Dr. Adler has already told Wilhelm not to trust him.

5. What is Wilhelm's main reason for moving to Hollywood?
(a) He wanted nice weather.
(b) A talent agent convinced him he'd be a star.
(c) He always wanted to be an actor.
(d) He loved movies more than anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Wilhelm, who would Dr. Adler like to be rid of?

2. What does Maurice Venice turn out to be?

3. What does Wilhelm do to show Dr. Adler how Margaret treats him?

4. How does Dr. Adler feel about Wilhelm?

5. Which character thinks, ""I am an idiot. I have no reserve."

(see the answer key)

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