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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What's the name of the movie that Wilhelm appeared in as an extra?
(a) Annie Oakley.
(b) Anna Karenina.
(c) Annie Laurie.
(d) Laura Proud and Tall.

2. What is the first place Wilhelm and Tamkin go in Chapter 5?
(a) The store.
(b) The brokerage office.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) The newsstand.

3. How much money does Wilhelm invest with Tamkin?
(a) $1000.
(b) $300.
(c) $700.
(d) $1500.

4. Why can't Wilhelm figure Tamkin out?
(a) He isn't trying to figure him out at all.
(b) Because he doesn't know how to form his own opinion.
(c) Because he wants to believe him but the gossip is compelling.
(d) Because Tamkin won't speak to him.

5. Who says in Chapter 7: "I was the man beneath; [he] was on my back, and I thought I was on his.
(a) Wilhelm.
(b) Dr. Adler.
(c) Mr. Rappaport.
(d) Tamkin.

6. Wilhelm recalls being sick with the flu. What did he ask Margaret to do for him while he was sick?
(a) Read poetry to him.
(b) Leave him alone.
(c) Play gin with him.
(d) Sing to him.

7. Why is Wilhelm annoyed by Tamkin's story about his patient?
(a) Because the story doesn't apply to Wilhelm.
(b) Because Wilhelm just wants to talk about the stock market.
(c) Because Wilhelm is remembering what Mr. Perls said.
(d) Because Wilhelm likes to be the center of attention.

8. While in Tamkin's room at the hotel, what does Wilhelm notice most about the river?
(a) The current.
(b) The smell.
(c) How fast the current is moving.
(d) How deep it is.

9. What gift does Tamkin give to Wilhelm?
(a) A donation.
(b) A poem.
(c) A book.
(d) A newspaper.

10. Which character remains "unbending, remorselessly unbending" at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Mr. Perls.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Rubin.

11. How does Wilhelm arrive at the funeral?
(a) He was invited to attend.
(b) He goes in because he wants to.
(c) The policeman orders him to go.
(d) There is a large crowd that forces him to go inside.

12. When Wilhelm receives an urgent message from Margaret, what does he believe it is?
(a) He thinks something is wrong with his dog.
(b) He thinks the lawyers have finally quit.
(c) He thinks something is wrong with his sons.
(d) He thinks something is wrong with Margaret.

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

14. Who is the very old man that can't see the board?
(a) Dr. Adler.
(b) Mr. Perls.
(c) Rubin.
(d) Mr. Rappaport.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator tells us in Chapter 7: "He heard it and sank deeper than sorrow, through torn sobs and cries toward the consummation of his heart's ultimate need." Who is this statement about?

2. What did Wilhelm sign that would give Tamkin the authority to speculate with his money?

3. What is troubling about the money Tamkin invested?

4. What religion was Dr. Adler during Wilhelm's childhood?

5. What advice does Margaret give Wilhelm in Chapter 7?

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