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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before closing the day before, Tamkin closed out a lard contract and bought what instead?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Soy beans.
(c) Rye.
(d) Eggs.

2. What does Wilhelm whine about during breakfast with Dr. Adler and Mr. Perls?
(a) That his breakfast is cold.
(b) That his wife will not divorce him.
(c) Being passed over for a promotion.
(d) That he has no money.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't Wilhelm marry his girlfriend in Roxbury?

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

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

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

5. Why does Wilhelm trust Tamkin?

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