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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Dr. Adler never around in Wilhelm's childhood?
(a) He travelled a lot.
(b) He was with his other family.
(c) He was always busy at the hospital or university.
(d) He was at the bar.

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

3. What are Wilhelm and Tamkin doing together at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Taking a swim in the pool.
(b) Writing a screenplay.
(c) Speculating in the market.
(d) Going to the movies.

4. When did Wilhelm leave college to go to Hollywood?
(a) In his senior year.
(b) In his junior year.
(c) In his sophomore year.
(d) In his freshman year.

5. What is the name of the hotel where Wilhelm and Dr. Adler stay?
(a) Hotel Glorious.
(b) The Waldorf Hotel.
(c) Hotel Gloriana.
(d) Hotel Ansonia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Adler brag that Wilhelm's career is?

3. What two items help Wilhelm to conceal what he's feeling?

4. Who pressured Maurice Venice to give Wilhelm a shot at Hollywood?

5. Which career does Wilhelm's mother want him to consider instead of acting?

(see the answer key)

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