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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Wilhelm needs peace and quiet, where does he go in his mind?
(a) To the pool at the Hotel Gloriana.
(b) To the house where he grew up.
(c) To the house where his sons live.
(d) To his house in Roxbury.

2. While paying his respects to the dead man, what does Wilhelm think of?
(a) The dead man's family.
(b) All the money he won on the stock market.
(c) What he will eat at the reception.
(d) His own life and problems.

3. Why did Wilhelm really leave his job?
(a) He wanted to spend more time with his family.
(b) He bragged he would be an officer and was passed over for a son-in-law.
(c) He wanted to retire.
(d) He was embezzling funds from the company and didn't want to be caught.

4. While looking through Tamkin's things in Chapter 7, Wilhelm is interrupted by someone. Who is it?
(a) Someone's pet dog.
(b) Mr. Perls.
(c) The hotel housekeeper.
(d) Dr. Adler.

5. How does Wilhelm react to seeing the dead man?
(a) He leaves the room.
(b) He cries.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He screams.

6. What religion was Wilhelm's mother during his childhood?
(a) She was part of a Reform congregation.
(b) She had no religion.
(c) She was Catholic.
(d) She was Southern Baptist.

7. Who does Wilhelm think he sees at the funeral?
(a) Mr. Perls.
(b) Dr. Adler.
(c) Tamkin.
(d) Mr. Rappaport.

8. What does Tamkin insist upon instead of going to the market?
(a) On getting a massage.
(b) On taking a swim.
(c) On reading the paper.
(d) On having his breakfast.

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

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

11. Wilhelm realizes that the name for his true soul may be which name given to him by his grandfather?
(a) Valor.
(b) Wilky.
(c) Velvel.
(d) Velvet.

12. In reality, in what commodity has Tamkin moved Wilhelm's money?
(a) Rye.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Corn.
(d) Wheat.

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

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

15. While on the phone with Margaret, what does Wilhelm hear in the background that tells him everything is okay?
(a) Car horns blaring.
(b) His sons laughing.
(c) The dog barking.
(d) Silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What commodity does Wilhelm think Rappaport should speculate in, given his career?

2. What is the purpose of Tamkin's "Here-and-now" exercise?

3. What gift does Tamkin give to Wilhelm?

4. Which character leaves the dining room at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. Who says, "Only the present is real--the here-and-now. Seize the day."?

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