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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. What keeps Wilhelm from letting his father have it?
(a) His father's age.
(b) A promise to his mother.
(c) The respect Wilhelm has for his father.
(d) His father's weight.

2. Which career does Wilhelm's mother want him to consider instead of acting?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Advertising.
(d) Psychology.

3. What two items help Wilhelm to conceal what he's feeling?
(a) His cigar and his hat.
(b) His suit and his watch.
(c) His hat and his gloves.
(d) His vest and his hat.

4. Why does Wilhelm accuse Dr. Adler of not understanding him?
(a) Because Dr. Adler was a success where Wilhelm was not.
(b) Because Dr. Adler is from a different generation.
(c) Because Dr. Adler was not a good father.
(d) Because Dr. Adler has a lot more money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dr. Adler's former career?

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 Maurice Venice turn out to be?

4. What is the only thing Margaret asks for from Wilhelm?

5. What is the name of Wilhelm's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Dr. Adler's life story different from Wilhelm's?

2. Why does Wilhelm agree to sign a power of attorney document for Tamkin?

3. Why is Wilhelm's relationship with Margaret complicated at this point in the story?

4. In Chapter 6, what do we learn about Mr. Rappaport's personal life?

5. 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?

6. What is Tamkin's interesting theory about why Dr. Adler is so difficult with Wilhelm?

7. What happens in Chapter 7 when Wilhelm goes to see his father in the spa?

8. In the beginning of Chapter 7, Wilhelm returns to the Hotel Gloriana. Where does he go in the hotel and what does he find?

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

10. Describe Wilhelm's appearance.

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