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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. According to Tamkin, the best way to win in the market is to:
(a) Use a psychological approach.
(b) Be aggressive.
(c) Use lots of money to invest.
(d) Play it safe.

2. Which speech impediment is exaggerated whenever Wilhelm speaks with his dad?
(a) His slur.
(b) He doesn't have any speech impediments.
(c) His stammer.
(d) His lisp.

3. What career did Wilhelm have that helped him conceal his troubles?
(a) A magician.
(b) A salesman.
(c) An actor.
(d) A chef.

4. Why was Dr. Adler a success?
(a) Because his dad was rich.
(b) Because of dumb luck.
(c) Because of hard work.
(d) Because he was smart.

5. Who thinks, "They adore money! Holy money! Beautiful money!"
(a) The clerk at the front desk.
(b) Dr. Perls.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Dr. Adler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Wilhelm work as a sales executive?

2. Dr. Adler loves to brag about his son's career as a sales executive and corresponding salary. How does he describe his son's salary?

3. What does a recommendation from Maurice Venice mean in Hollywood?

4. Who said the following: "Oh, Father, it's nice of you to give me this medical advice, but steam isn't going to cure what ails me."?

5. After every encounter with Dr. Adler, what does Wilhelm feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Wilhelm's first impressions of Maurice Venice, the talent scout who invites Wilhelm to Los Angeles.

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

3. What does Wilhelm notice about Tamkin's clothes in Chapter 5?

4. When does Wilhelm use the car he parks on the street in the city? Where does he go?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, Wilhelm yells to himself, "Ass! Idiot! Wild boar! Dumb mule! Slave! Lousy, wallowing hippopotamus!" Which character is he talking about? How do you know that?

6. What does Wilhelm hope to receive from Mr. Rappaport in Chapter 5?

7. What happens in Chapter 1 when Wilhelm arrives in Los Angeles to start his career as an actor?

8. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Wilhelm and Dr. Adler have a conversation about Wilhelm's mother. What do they talk about?

9. When Wilhelm finally returns to the stock market in Chapter 6, what has happened?

10. In Chapter 7, what is odd about Wilhelm's sobbing at a funeral?

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