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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. Where does Shapiro suggest Madeleine needs to go?

2. How much was the grant Herzog received?

3. What does Herzog tell Ramona in his mind in Chapter 3?

4. What does Herzog believe Madeleine has?

5. Who says, "...if existence is nausea then faith is an uncertain relief"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Polina upset with Daisy?

2. Who is Sono?

3. In Chapter 6, what does Herzog do the next morning with Ramona?

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

5. Why does Herzog go shopping for clothes?

6. How does Herzog feel about Ramona?

7. What happens at Father Herzog's bootlegging deal?

8. Why does Herzog go to see Aunt Zelda?

9. Who is Madeleine?

10. Describe Phoebe Gersbach.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The major conflict in the novel is the conflict of man versus self. Herzog's main conflict is with his own being. Describe how this conflict is portrayed in the novel. What steps does Herzog take to try and resolve the conflict? Is he successful or not? Cite specific examples highlighting the conflict in the story.

Essay Topic 2

The house in Ludeyville is an ongoing symbol in the novel. Discuss what the house in Ludeyville represents at the various points it appears in the novel. How does the symbolism of the house change throughout the book? Use specific examples from the text in your response.

Essay Topic 3

Social roles play a part in character development. The novel takes place during the 1960s. What are the expected, typical social roles of men and women during this time? Choose three of the main characters (Herzog, Daisy, Madeleine, Valentine, Ramona), and explain how each either fits or goes against the typical social roles of the time. How do these roles impact the novel? Use specific examples from the text.

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