U.S. ELECTION 2016

Did Trump really say that? Take our quiz.

Scott Feschuk made up a bunch of Trumpisms, and we added them to a list of real quotes. Try to sort the true statements from the fictional.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles to applause as he arrives to speaks in Youngstown, Ohio, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles to applause as he arrives to speaks in Youngstown, Ohio, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

It’s time for a Trump test. Countless unhinged musings from the Republican presidential candidate have made headlines, but do you have what it takes to spot an authentic Donald Trump quote?

Half of the following statements were spoken by Trump this year at rallies or in interviews. The other half are made up. Can you separate Trump fact from Trump fiction? Take the quiz here, or give it your best shot below.

When you’re finished the quiz, watch some of our finest reporters try to sort truth from fiction. Spoiler alert: senior writer Anne Kingston did her homework.

How many did you get wrong?

0-4: You and Trump share an intimate connection. Condolences.

5-8: Low-energy performer, just like Jeb.

9-16: Total loser.

17-24: Many people are saying you’re the best at being the worst. Many people.

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