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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. Does Wilhelm consider himself a good conversationalist?
(a) Yes, but not with his father.
(b) Yes, especially with his father.
(c) No he does not.
(d) He doesn't really like to talk.

4. Who cautions Wilhelm against trusting Dr. Tamkin?
(a) Rubin.
(b) Mr. Perls.
(c) Maurice Venice.
(d) Dr. Adler.

5. What does Wilhelm think of Mr. Perls?
(a) He thinks Mr. Perls is very wise.
(b) He finds his look repulsive and resents his presence at breakfast.
(c) He dislikes Mr. Perls because he is very rude.
(d) He thinks Mr. Perls is a wonderful old man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thinks, "They adore money! Holy money! Beautiful money!"

2. What does Margaret want Wilhelm to pay for in regard to their sons?

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

4. What is the name of the hotel where Wilhelm and Dr. Adler stay?

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

(see the answer key)

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