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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilhelm find Dr. Adler doing in Chapter 7?

2. Wilhelm leaves a note for his dad at the front desk of his hotel and asks him for what?

3. What is the first thing that Wilhelm does in the beginning of Chapter 7?

4. Before closing the day before, Tamkin closed out a lard contract and bought what instead?

5. How does Wilhelm arrive at the funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In defense of his own intentions, Tamkin tells Wilhelm, "I deal in facts. Facts are always sensational. I'll say that a second time. Facts always! are sensational."

Part 1) What does Tamkin mean by this?

Part 2) How does this serve his own end with Wilhelm?

Part 3) Do you agree with Tamkin? Why or why not?

Part 4) Wilhelm later states, "These hints, made dully as asides, grew by repetition into sensational claims." Does this change the meaning of Tamkin's statement? What is Wilhelm saying about Tamkin and his deceiver's tactics?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Dr. Adler and Wilhelm is very complex and volatile.

Part 1) Do you think their relationship changes from the beginning of the book to the end? Why or why not?

Part 2) Wilhelm constantly questions his love for his father. Do you think there is love in this relationship? Why do you think that?

Part 3) Does Wilhelm's relationship with his father help us to better understand Wilhelm's character? Why or why not? Cite specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Point of view has such a presence in the book that it is almost another character.

Part 1) What point of view does the narrator use in the book? Why is it significant?

Part 2) How does this point of view affect our perception of Wilhelm as a character? Why?

Part 3) How would the book be different if told from a different point of view?

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