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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Herzog have?

2. Who is Herzog's second wife?

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

4. Who invites Herzog to stay with them?

5. Where does Herzog live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Polina upset with Daisy?

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

3. Who is Nachman?

4. For what does Herzog blame Dr. Edvig?

5. Decribe Shura Herzog.

6. Who is George Hoberly?

7. What is relevant about the taxi driver that picks up Herzog?

8. Why does Herzog go to visit his stepmother, Taube?

9. What does Lucas Asphalter do for Herzog in Chapter 7?

10. Why does Herzog leave the academic life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Madeleine is another character that also undergoes a change in the novel. Compare and contrast Madeleine's character and personality from when she first met Herzog as the "other woman," to when she divorces Herzog, to her encounter with Herzog at the police station in Chicago. Use specific examples in the text.

Essay Topic 2

One of the major themes in Herzog is the idea of reality versus the ideal. How do events in the novel perpetuate this theme? How do the main characters, particularly Herzog, embody the idea of someone searching for reality against the ideal? Highlight at least three instances in which this theme is evident in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Herzog has relationships with several women, and all of them are different. Choose three of the women (Sono, Ramona, Daisy, Madeleine) Herzog has an affair/relationship with. Describe each relationship and its affect on Herzog's character. How do these relationships impact the story? Use specific examples from the text.

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