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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. What does Herzog do for a living?
(a) A college professor.
(b) A banker.
(c) A poet.
(d) A writer.

2. Who says, "A man is born to be orphaned, and to leave orphans after him..."?
(a) Pontritter.
(b) Madeleine.
(c) Simkin.
(d) Herzog.

3. Where does Herzog take Marco?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) The subway.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) The zoo.

4. What does Herzog question in the letter to himself?
(a) His lack of commitment to Ramona.
(b) His two divorces.
(c) His interest in social questions.
(d) His concern for park safety.

5. Who is Lucas Asphalter?
(a) Madeleine's husband.
(b) Herzog's therapist.
(c) Madeleine's lover.
(d) Herzog's friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sandor says is the man's deal?

2. What is the subject matter of Herzog's job?

3. What does Herzog say is a "theatrical event" for Madeleine?

4. What instrument does Herzog play?

5. Why does Herzog write Sandor a letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Herzog feel towards Madeleine in Chapter 5?

2. Who is Nachman?

3. Why does Tennie, Madeleine's mother, think the situation is different with Herzog?

4. Why does Herzog call his brother, Will?

5. In Chapter 6, what does Herzog do the next morning with Ramona?

6. Who is Ramona?

7. Why does Herzog travel to Chicago in Chapter 7?

8. What is strange about Herzog's friend, Lucas Asphalter?

9. Why is Herzog upset at the city courthouse?

10. How does Herzog feel about the house in Ludeyville?

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