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Herzog

Saul Bellow

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Summary
- Summary & Analysis
- Section 1
- Section 2
- Section 3
- Section 4
- Section 5
- Section 6
- Section 7
- Section 8
- Section 9
Characters
Literary Devices
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
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Plot Overview Quiz

Quizzes Plot Overview Quiz

1 of 5
Where does most of the important action in Herzog take place?

In Moses Herzog's mind
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Canada

2 of 5
Which of the following forms much of the content of the novel?

Descriptions of nature
Diary entries
Letters from Moses
Transcripts of phone calls

3 of 5
What does Moses want from his ex-wife, Madeleine?

His father's possessions
A second chance
Custody of their daughter
Forgiveness

4 of 5
In Chicago, Herzog is taken to jail based on what charge?

Child abduction
Possession of a weapon
Driving while intoxicated
Reckless endangerment

5 of 5
Where does Herzog ultimately find contentment?

New York City
Chicago
Martha's Vineyard
Berkshires

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