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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After every encounter with Dr. Adler, what does Wilhelm feel?
(a) Anger.
(b) Dissatisfaction.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Relief.

2. What does Wilhelm expect from his father that he can't seem to get?
(a) Help.
(b) Medical advice.
(c) Stock market advice.
(d) Psychological advice.

3. What approach does Dr. Tamkin convince Wilhelm to use in the stock market?
(a) An historical approach.
(b) A statistical approach.
(c) A logical approach.
(d) A psychological approach.

4. Which of the following does Dr. Adler NOT prescribe for Wilhelm to feel better about himself?
(a) Prescription drugs.
(b) Massage.
(c) Steam baths.
(d) Exercise.

5. Why does Dr. Adler's daughter, Catherine, want money?
(a) She wants to invest it in the stock market.
(b) She wants to backpack around Europe.
(c) She wants to rent a gallery for an exhibition.
(d) She wants to go back to school and get a graduate degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilhelm eat after Mr. Perls leaves?

2. According to Wilhelm, what is the purpose of the lawyers that he and Margaret hired for their divorce?

3. What does Wilhelm's father still call him?

4. Why did Wilhelm change his name when he got to Hollywood?

5. According to Tamkin, the best way to win in the market is to:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tamkin convince Wilhelm to invest in commodities?

2. What is Wilhelm's opinion on city life?

3. In Chapter 6, Tamkin also shares the story of his wife. What became of her?

4. How does Wilhelm view himself after speaking with his father?

5. How does Wilhelm end up meeting Rubin and Tamkin?

6. Tamkin and Wilhelm are equal partners, but Tamkin invested less than Wilhelm. What does Wilhelm think about how Tamkin might use this to his advantage?

7. Is Maurice Venice truly interested in Wilhelm? Why or why not?

8. Why is Wilhelm not more supportive of Catherine's artistic pursuits? What is significant about this?

9. After he is rejected by Dr. Adler and Margaret in Chapter 7, what does Wilhelm resolve to do with his life?

10. What strikes Wilhelm most about the dead man?

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