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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Herzog compare his life?
(a) A depression.
(b) A convalescence.
(c) An ego boost.
(d) A long illness.

2. Who says, "...if existence is nausea then faith is an uncertain relief"?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Herzog.
(c) Madeleine.
(d) Marco.

3. To what religion does Madeleine convert?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Lutheran.
(d) Judaism.

4. How does Herzog describe himself?
(a) As an agressive.
(b) As a genius.
(c) As a manic depressive.
(d) As an idiot.

5. What does Herzog believe Madeleine has?
(a) Paranoia.
(b) Megalomania.
(c) Melancholia.
(d) Schizophrenia.

6. What is odd about Lucas?
(a) His devotion to his mother.
(b) His profession.
(c) His appearance.
(d) His attachment to animals.

7. Who picks Herzog up at the ferry station?
(a) Sandor.
(b) A cab driver.
(c) Madeleine.
(d) Libbie.

8. To whom does Herzog think he owes money?
(a) Daisy.
(b) His brother, Alexander.
(c) His brother, Willie.
(d) Marco.

9. Why does Herzog write Sandor a letter?
(a) To chastise him.
(b) To confess to him.
(c) To thank him.
(d) To insult him.

10. About what do Madeleine and Herzog fight?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Children.
(c) Church.
(d) Money.

11. What instrument does Herzog play?
(a) The piano.
(b) The clarinet.
(c) The trumpet.
(d) The oboe.

12. What disease does Herzog have?
(a) Gonorrhea.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Insomnia.
(d) Hypochondria.

13. Where is Herzog's writing headquarters?
(a) His bedroom.
(b) A journal.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) A coffeeshop.

14. Who says, "The good are attracted by men's perceptions and think not for themselves"?
(a) Bea.
(b) Madeleine.
(c) Sandor.
(d) Herzog.

15. Who is Simkin?
(a) Herzog's father.
(b) Madeleine's father.
(c) Madeleine's lover.
(d) A lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Herzog and Madeleine first live?

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

3. According to Herzog's letter, what is grief?

4. How does Tennie say Madeleine feels about her father?

5. What pushes Sandor over the edge?

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