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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Adler brag that Wilhelm's career is?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Actor.
(c) Psychiatrist.
(d) Sales executive.

2. Why did Wilhelm change his name when he got to Hollywood?
(a) Wilhelm's father encouraged it.
(b) Wilhelm always hated his name and couldn't wait to change it.
(c) Maurice Venice demanded it.
(d) It was an attempt at gaining freedom.

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

4. What does Wilhelm drink for breakfast?
(a) Water.
(b) Coca Cola.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Orange juice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a recommendation from Maurice Venice mean in Hollywood?

2. According to Tamkin, the best way to win in the market is to:

3. Who cautions Wilhelm against trusting Dr. Tamkin?

4. What career did Wilhelm have that helped him conceal his troubles?

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

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