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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wilhelm was raised as part of which religion?

2. What is the second thing Wilhelm does in the beginning of Chapter 7?

3. Wilhelm realizes that the name for his true soul may be which name given to him by his grandfather?

4. How much have Wilhelm and Tamkin invested together?

5. What is troubling about the money Tamkin invested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this story, many of the characters, particularly Wilhelm, struggle to define themselves. Wilhelm has been called by many different names in his life - Wilky, Wilhelm, Tommy Wilhelm, and Vevel.

Part 1) Identify each name and what it means to Wilhelm.

Part 2) Which one does Wilhelm most identify with and why?

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

Throughout the story, the narrator employs metaphor as a literary device to help us better understand the text.

Part 1) Cite a metaphor in the text and how it is used to further that scene, or a character's development.

Part 2) Why does that metaphor help us readers?

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