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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sandor says is the man's deal?
(a) Paying alimony.
(b) Fighting for custody.
(c) Taking care of the children.
(d) Paying insurance.

2. What does Herzog tell Ramona in his mind in Chapter 3?
(a) That she should marry him.
(b) That is does not like her clothes.
(c) That he does not care for her.
(d) That he is leaving her.

3. What does Herzog purchase in Chapter 2?
(a) A straw hat.
(b) The Times.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A candy bar.

4. What is Herzog's book about?
(a) Depression and Judaism.
(b) Depression and Christianity.
(c) Romanticism and Judaism.
(d) Romanticism and Christianity.

5. According to Herzog, what do nice girls marry for?
(a) Obedience.
(b) Love.
(c) Money.
(d) Children.

6. What does Sandor want Herzog to purchase?
(a) An insurance policy.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) A passport.
(d) A new house.

7. How many children does Herzog have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

8. What does Herzog tell Libbie when he first sees her?
(a) He is not going to stay.
(b) He does not want to meet Arnold.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He wants to marry her.

9. Who is "money's medium"?
(a) Simkin.
(b) Tennie.
(c) Herzog.
(d) Pontritter.

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

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

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

13. To what does Herzog compare Madeleine putting on her makeup?
(a) A nun.
(b) A mother.
(c) An acrobat.
(d) A little girl.

14. Whose condition does Herzog think is worse than his?
(a) Simkin's.
(b) Pontritter's.
(c) Tennie's.
(d) Madeleine's.

15. What is the subject matter of Herzog's job?
(a) Depression.
(b) Love.
(c) Romanticism.
(d) Adultry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Herzog see when he returned to Chicago?

3. In Chapter 2, who does Madeleine insist Herzog see?

4. Who says, "Looking for happiness - ought to be prepared for bad results"?

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

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