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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which career does Wilhelm's mother want him to consider instead of acting?
(a) Advertising.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Medicine.

3. What is the name of the hotel where Wilhelm and Dr. Adler stay?
(a) The Waldorf Hotel.
(b) Hotel Ansonia.
(c) Hotel Glorious.
(d) Hotel Gloriana.

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

5. What stage name does Wilhelm Adler take on when he arrives in Hollywood?
(a) Tommy Adler.
(b) Tommy Wilhelm.
(c) Thomas Wilhelm.
(d) Wilky Adler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Wilhelm and Tamkin doing together at the beginning of the novel?

2. Dr. Adler loves to brag about his son's career as a sales executive and corresponding salary. How does he describe his son's salary?

3. What approach does Dr. Tamkin convince Wilhelm to use in the stock market?

4. Why was Dr. Adler never around in Wilhelm's childhood?

5. What does Dr. Adler brag that Wilhelm's career is?

(see the answer key)

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