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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What keeps Wilhelm from letting his father have it?
(a) His father's weight.
(b) The respect Wilhelm has for his father.
(c) A promise to his mother.
(d) His father's age.

2. Why is Margaret happy with the way things are?
(a) Because she's trying to win Wilhelm back.
(b) Because she just doesn't care.
(c) Because Wilhelm is paying her more than she'd get in a divorce settlement.
(d) Because she loves Wilhelm.

3. Why is Wilhelm not divorced from Margaret?
(a) Margaret will not give him a divorce.
(b) He is trying to reconcile with her.
(c) He does not want a divorce.
(d) They were never married.

4. What does Wilhelm think of Mr. Perls?
(a) He finds his look repulsive and resents his presence at breakfast.
(b) He dislikes Mr. Perls because he is very rude.
(c) He thinks Mr. Perls is a wonderful old man.
(d) He thinks Mr. Perls is very wise.

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

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

7. At the beginning of Chapter 3, which character leaves the room first?
(a) Dr. Adler.
(b) Mr. Perls.
(c) Maurice Venice.
(d) Wilhelm Adler.

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

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

10. What is Wilhelm's main reason for moving to Hollywood?
(a) He wanted nice weather.
(b) A talent agent convinced him he'd be a star.
(c) He loved movies more than anything.
(d) He always wanted to be an actor.

11. Which career does Wilhelm's mother want him to consider instead of acting?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Advertising.

12. How do Rubin and Wilhelm know each other?
(a) They met on the street.
(b) A nightly game of gin.
(c) Their fathers are cousins.
(d) They are both staying at the hotel.

13. What meal do Wilhelm and his father share almost every day?
(a) Lunch.
(b) High tea.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Breakfast.

14. Who is the only person who believes that Catherine is an artist?
(a) Mr. Perls.
(b) Dr. Adler.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Wilhelm.

15. What does Wilhelm expect from his father that he can't seem to get?
(a) Psychological advice.
(b) Help.
(c) Medical advice.
(d) Stock market advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Adler's daughter, Catherine, want money?

2. Why did Wilhelm respond to the letter from the talent scout?

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

4. What is the name of the hotel where Wilhelm and Dr. Adler stay?

5. After every encounter with Dr. Adler, what does Wilhelm feel?

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