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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wilhelm expect from his father that he can't seem to get?
(a) Medical advice.
(b) Stock market advice.
(c) Psychological advice.
(d) Help.

2. 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 diagnostician and lecturer in internal medicine.
(d) Because of his distinguished career as a psychologist.

3. What doesn't Dr. Adler understand about Wilhelm?
(a) His drive to succeed.
(b) His tendency to stutter.
(c) His slovenliness.
(d) His rate of failure.

4. What does Dr. Adler feel that Margaret is doing?
(a) He doesn't think about her at all.
(b) He feels that she's reaching out to Wilhelm in a loving way.
(c) He feels she's making unreasonable demands on Wilhelm so he'll come back to her.
(d) He feels she's being perfectly reasonable in her demands.

5. What does Dr. Adler think about Wilhelm and Margaret?
(a) He thinks Wilhelm and Margaret should renew their vows.
(b) He thinks Wilhelm should kidnap his sons and run away.
(c) He thinks Wilhelm should stop giving her so much money.
(d) He thinks Wilhelm should move back in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilhelm eat after Mr. Perls leaves?

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

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

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

5. According to Dr. Adler, why has Wilhelm failed?

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