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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Margaret happy with the way things are?
(a) Because she loves Wilhelm.
(b) Because she's trying to win Wilhelm back.
(c) Because Wilhelm is paying her more than she'd get in a divorce settlement.
(d) Because she just doesn't care.

2. What does Wilhelm eat after Mr. Perls leaves?
(a) His own plate.
(b) He orders more food.
(c) All the food left on the table.
(d) He doesn't eat anything.

3. How do Rubin and Wilhelm know each other?
(a) Their fathers are cousins.
(b) They met on the street.
(c) They are both staying at the hotel.
(d) A nightly game of gin.

4. According to Tamkin, which two important words begin with M?
(a) Mercy and milk-of-human-kindness.
(b) Mother and machinery.
(c) Money and murder.
(d) Mischief and moreover.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dr. Adler always boast about to his friends?

2. How much have Wilhelm and Tamkin invested together?

3. What is Wilhelm's relationship to his wife, Margaret?

4. What approach does Dr. Tamkin convince Wilhelm to use in the stock market?

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

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