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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does June dislike Valentine?

2. What does Ramona mean by "riches of life"?

3. What does his anger make Herzog feel capable of?

4. What did Herzog take the last time he visited Taube?

5. Why does Herzog call Simkin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Herzog's relationships with women differ. At some points he is a dedicated husband, while at others he has affairs with different women. Is Herzog merely a playboy or is he truly looking for love that he cannot find? Choose a side and cite at least three examples from the text to support the response. Be sure to thoroughly explain how each event/instance supports the thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The beginning and ending scenes/chapters of the novel mirror each other. Compare and contrast the opening chapter of Herzog with the last chapter. How is this technique relevant to the story? Why has the author decided to take this approach?

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