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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first moves the body of the man who was shot?
(a) Mr. Steenwijk.
(b) Anton.
(c) Ploeg.
(d) Mr. Korteweg and Karin.

2. What is the Steenwijk family doing when they hear shots?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Playing a game.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Listening to the radio.

3. Who invites Anton inside for coffee in the Second Episode?
(a) Mrs. Beumer.
(b) Karin Korteweg.
(c) Mrs. Aarts.
(d) His old schoolteacher.

4. Why does Mrs. Beumer believe that Anton's mother was killed?
(a) Because she was Peter's mother.
(b) Because she attacked a soldier.
(c) Because she was Jewish.
(d) Because she refused to leave the house.

5. What did Mr. Korteweg used to keep upstairs?
(a) Lizards.
(b) His stamp collection.
(c) Mice.
(d) Jews.

Short Answer Questions

1. After visiting the memorial in the Second Episode, where does Anton go?

2. What is written on the memorial that was built on the site of the executions?

3. What is the name of Anton's neighbor who lives with his daughter?

4. In which city is Anton living during the Second Episode?

5. Why does Anton do his homework at home in the First Episode?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the First Episode, what happens to Anton's escort on the way to Amsterdam?

2. Upon arriving in Amsterdam, what happens to Anton in the First Episode?

3. Why does Anton not know about the memorial to the Resistance hostages until Mrs. Beumer tells him?

4. How are Anton's parents different from the others listed on the memorial?

5. What do the German soldiers do to Anton's home Carefree?

6. What are the guests talking about at the birthday party in the Second Episode?

7. In the First Episode, why does Anton not jump out of the truck when the convoy is attacked?

8. Why does Peter want to move the body of Fake Ploeg?

9. Why does Mrs. Beumer believe that Anton's mother was shot?

10. How does Anton react to the news that his family is dead?

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