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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Wilhelm did not graduate from college, he sometimes lies and says he attended which institution?
(a) Mississippi State University.
(b) Pennsylvania State University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) University of Pennsylvania.

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

3. Why is Dr. Adler admired by everyone?
(a) Because his son is remarkably successful.
(b) Because of his distinguished career as an orthodontist.
(c) Because of his distinguished career as a psychologist.
(d) Because of his distinguished career as a diagnostician and lecturer in internal medicine.

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

5. What does Wilhelm compare himself to when he sees his reflection in the glass?
(a) A hippopotamus.
(b) A manatee.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A giraffe.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What two items help Wilhelm to conceal what he's feeling?

4. What is Wilhelm's main reason for moving to Hollywood?

5. What does Wilhelm's father still call him?

(see the answer key)

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