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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. Who says, "A man is born to be orphaned, and to leave orphans after him..."?

2. Who says, "The good are attracted by men's perceptions and think not for themselves"?

3. Who does Madeleine think is following her?

4. According to Herzog, what do nice girls marry for?

5. What is the subject matter of Herzog's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what does Herzog blame Dr. Edvig?

2. What does Herzog do when he arrives at Madeleine's house?

3. What does Herzog do on his outings with Marco?

4. Who is Sono?

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

6. Who would be hit the worst by the court case?

7. With what does Madeleine replace religion?

8. What does Herzog write to Marco?

9. What happens when Herzog and June leave the aquarium?

10. Why does Herzog need to write to Shapiro?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Herzog is father to two children - Marco and June. Describe his paternal relationship with each of his children. How is Herzog's father role similar or different to the role his father played in Herzog's life? Use specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Herzog's letters are a main focal point of the novel. What does the reader learn through these letters? How do the letters give insight into Herzog's character? Why does Herzog write the letters? Are the letters beneficial to him? Why doesn't he ever send any of the letters? Use specific examples to support the essay.

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