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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wilhelm do to show Dr. Adler how Margaret treats him?
(a) He chokes himself.
(b) He opens up his wallet.
(c) He hits himself in the head.
(d) He pulls out his empty pockets.

2. Who says, "Only the present is real--the here-and-now. Seize the day."?
(a) Wilhelm.
(b) Tamkin.
(c) Dr. Adler.
(d) Rubin.

3. What does Wilhelm secretly hope that Tamkin will do for him?
(a) Transform his life.
(b) He hopes he will do nothing for him.
(c) Make him a better public speaker.
(d) Improve his health.

4. What does Wilhelm's own son call him?
(a) A bear.
(b) A hummingbird.
(c) A hummuspotamus.
(d) A humboldt.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tamkin insist upon instead of going to the market?

3. How much money does Tamkin invest?

4. Why does Wilhelm accuse Dr. Adler of not understanding him?

5. At breakfast, what does Wilhelm take that bothers his father?

(see the answer key)

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