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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "And I want nobody on my back. Get off!"
(a) Wilhelm.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Dr. Adler

2. Does Wilhelm consider himself a good conversationalist?
(a) No he does not.
(b) He doesn't really like to talk.
(c) Yes, but not with his father.
(d) Yes, especially with his father.

3. What stage name does Wilhelm Adler take on when he arrives in Hollywood?
(a) Thomas Wilhelm.
(b) Tommy Adler.
(c) Wilky Adler.
(d) Tommy Wilhelm.

4. Which of the following does Dr. Adler NOT prescribe for Wilhelm to feel better about himself?
(a) Steam baths.
(b) Prescription drugs.
(c) Massage.
(d) Exercise.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Wilhelm's own son call him?

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

4. Why doesn't Wilhelm have enough money for rent?

5. What does Wilhelm do to show Dr. Adler how Margaret treats him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Wilhelm talks about how things would be different with his relationship with his father if he were poor. What would change and why?

2. Why does Dr. Adler say he won't give Catherine any money for her art?

3. In Chapter 6, what do we learn about Mr. Rappaport's personal life?

4. In the beginning of Chapter 6, Tamkin shares the story of his own father. What is it?

5. What does Wilhelm hope to receive from Mr. Rappaport in Chapter 5?

6. What are Dr. Adler's and Mr. Perls' impressions of Dr. Tamkin in Chapter 2?

7. How does Wilhelm end up meeting Rubin and Tamkin?

8. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Wilhelm and Dr. Adler have a conversation about Wilhelm's mother. What do they talk about?

9. What is the reason Wilhelm gives Mr. Perls in Chapter 2 for not having a job?

10. In Chapter 5, we learn that Wilhelm appeared in as an extra in a movie twenty years ago. What was his role?

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