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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. Why did Wilhelm respond to the letter from the talent scout?
(a) He was bored.
(b) He had been quarreling with his parents about what to do in life, so he jumped on it.
(c) He had always wanted to be an actor.
(d) He was about to flunk out of school.

2. Wilhelm receives a complaint from Margaret about what?
(a) A postdated check.
(b) An unpaid bill.
(c) His dirty clothes.
(d) She wants him home with his family.

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

4. What do Dr. Adler and Mr. Perls think of Tamkin?
(a) They think he is a criminal.
(b) They think he is a fraud.
(c) They think he is a cool cat.
(d) They think he is a genius.

5. 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."?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Wilhelm.
(c) Dr. Adler.
(d) Mr. Perls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilhelm expect from his father that he can't seem to get?

2. What does Wilhelm compare himself to when he sees his reflection in the glass?

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

4. What does Wilhelm do to show Dr. Adler how Margaret treats him?

5. What floor of the hotel does Dr. Adler live on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 4, Wilhelm reveals the real reason he lost his job. What is it?

3. What is the main reason that Wilhelm begins to cry at the funeral in Chapter 7? Why does he continue?

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

5. In Chapter 4, Wilhelm talks about how things would be different with his relationship with his father if he were poor. What would change and why?

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. How does Wilhelm end up meeting Rubin and Tamkin?

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

9. Describe the guests at the Hotel Gloriana.

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

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