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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At breakfast, what does Wilhelm take that bothers his father?
(a) Aspirin.
(b) He doesn't take anything.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Pills.

2. Why did Wilhelm change his name when he got to Hollywood?
(a) Maurice Venice demanded it.
(b) Wilhelm's father encouraged it.
(c) It was an attempt at gaining freedom.
(d) Wilhelm always hated his name and couldn't wait to change it.

3. Why does Wilhelm trust Tamkin?
(a) Because Dr. Adler trusts Tamkin.
(b) Because Tamkin is famous.
(c) Because they have mutual friends.
(d) Because he listens sympathetically to Wilhelm's problems and tries to help.

4. Who does Dr. Adler always boast about to his friends?
(a) He boasts about himself.
(b) He boasts about his children.
(c) He boasts about his late wife.
(d) He boasts about his former colleagues.

5. Who pressured Maurice Venice to give Wilhelm a shot at Hollywood?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Dr. Adler.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Wilhelm's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Wilhelm did not graduate from college, he sometimes lies and says he attended which institution?

2. According to Wilhelm, who would Dr. Adler like to be rid of?

3. What stage name does Wilhelm Adler take on when he arrives in Hollywood?

4. Does Wilhelm consider himself a good conversationalist?

5. What does Wilhelm blame himself for at breakfast?

(see the answer key)

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