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

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

3. Who is Monsignor Hilton?
(a) A priest.
(b) Herzog's brother.
(c) Madeleine's father.
(d) Herzog's father.

4. Who is Geraldine Portnoy?
(a) Herzog's daughter.
(b) Herzog's former student.
(c) Herzog's mother.
(d) Herzog's lover.

5. In Chapter 3, what is Herzog not sure he still has?
(a) Desire.
(b) A soul.
(c) Love.
(d) A suitcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sandor want Herzog to purchase?

2. About what do Madeleine and Herzog fight?

3. For whom does Herzog leave his first wife and lover?

4. What could throw Madeleine into a rage?

5. According to one of Herzog's favorite sources, what is "true friendship"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Herzog think a holiday should start with a train ride?

2. What does Madeleine tell the police that might hurt Herzog?

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

4. Describe the main character of the novel.

5. Why does Herzog travel at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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

7. What does Herzog say about this batch of letters he is writing at the Ludeyville house?

8. Why does Herzog go to Europe?

9. Why does Herzog not want to marry Ramona?

10. What does Herzog do after he arrives at Libbie Vane's home?

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