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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. While in the store, who does Mr. Rappaport compare himself to?
(a) Winston Churchill.
(b) Teddy Roosevelt.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Dr. Adler.

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

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

6. What does Wilhelm find Dr. Adler doing in Chapter 7?
(a) Getting a massage.
(b) Reading the paper.
(c) Getting a haircut.
(d) Taking a dip in the pool.

7. What does it mean when Tamkin 'works the house' at the stock market?
(a) He steals money.
(b) He gets illegal advice.
(c) He invests a little bit in everything.
(d) He talks to everyone he knows.

8. What does Wilhelm secretly hope that Tamkin will do for him?
(a) Transform his life.
(b) Make him a better public speaker.
(c) He hopes he will do nothing for him.
(d) Improve his health.

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

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

11. Why does Margaret call Wilhelm at the hotel?
(a) Because he sent her a postdated check and she wants a new one.
(b) Because she wants him to come home.
(c) Because she found a poem she wants him to hear.
(d) Because his sons want to talk to him.

12. What is the result of Wilhelm's talk with Dr. Adler?
(a) They both leave angry.
(b) He gives Wilhelm money to re-invest in the stock market.
(c) He tells Wilhelm exactly where to find Tamkin.
(d) He sets Wilhelm up with a new girl.

13. Who clears two hundred a week by investing only in soy beans?
(a) Tamkin.
(b) Mr. Perls.
(c) Mr. Rowland.
(d) Mr. Rappaport.

14. Why is it too late for Wilhelm to make any decisions about Tamkin's character?
(a) Because Dr. Adler has already told Wilhelm not to trust him.
(b) Because Wilhelm has already made up his mind.
(c) Because Wilhelm is leaving the city and going home to his family.
(d) Because Wilhelm has already given him all his money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In contrast to Dr. Adler, what about Tamkin is appealing?

2. According to Tamkin, which two important words begin with M?

3. Which character remains "unbending, remorselessly unbending" at the end of Chapter 7?

4. According to Tamkin, who had once been "the Rockefeller of the chicken business and had retired with a large fortune"?

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

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