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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What are the funeral guests whispering to themselves at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) They are whispering about who Wilhelm knows at the funeral.
(b) They are whispering about Wilhelm's wife and his desperate situation.
(c) They are whispering about how rude it is to cry at a funeral.
(d) They are whispering about how good it is to see Wilhelm again.

4. When Wilhelm and Tamkin go to the market, what state is Wilhelm in?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Relaxation.
(c) Panic.
(d) Disappointment.

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

6. Why couldn't Tamkin put in the right amount of money for an "equal partnership"?
(a) Because it is not an equal partnership.
(b) Because he didn't think it was fair.
(c) Because the rest is considered his fee for the advice he's given to Wilhelm.
(d) Because it was tied up in other investments.

7. Who claims to treat his friends without being paid?
(a) Dr. Adler.
(b) Wilhelm.
(c) Mr. Perls.
(d) Tamkin.

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

9. 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 Tamkin won't speak to him.
(d) Because he wants to believe him but the gossip is compelling.

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

11. Which character leaves the dining room at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Wilhelm.
(c) Dr. Adler.
(d) Mr. Perls.

12. Whose eyes "were as brown as beaver fur and full of strange lines?"
(a) Wilhelm's.
(b) Mr. Perl's.
(c) Tamkin's.
(d) Dr. Adler's.

13. What is the purpose of Tamkin's "Here-and-now" exercise?
(a) To cut down on confusion and stop you from thinking about the past.
(b) To have a vision of what stock to invest in.
(c) To stop from hyper-ventilating.
(d) To pass the time when bored.

14. Who does Wilhelm know at the funeral?
(a) The dead man.
(b) Everyone.
(c) No one.
(d) Just his Aunt Sally.

15. Who says, "I'm losing my taste for the gamble."?
(a) Tamkin.
(b) Mr. Rappaport.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Dr. Adler.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Wilhelm receives an urgent message from Margaret, what does he believe it is?

2. While looking through Tamkin's things in Chapter 7, Wilhelm is interrupted by someone. Who is it?

3. What does Wilhelm secretly hope that Tamkin will do for him?

4. While in Tamkin's room at the hotel, what does Wilhelm notice most about the river?

5. Who does Wilhelm think he sees at the funeral?

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