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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. What does Anton specialize in?

2. Where does Anton move in 1953?

3. What does Fake Ploeg consider his father to be?

4. Why does Anton make an appointment with Cor Takes?

5. When Anton meets Fake Ploeg in the Third Episode, where does he invite him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the political climate in the Third Episode?

2. What causes Anton and Cor Takes to become emotional while discussing the night of the assault?

3. What had prevented Truus Coster from escaping on the night of the assault?

4. Where is Anton living and working in the Fourth Episode?

5. Why is there a mob in front of Anton's apartment building in the Third Episode?

6. Is Anton eager to discuss the night of the assault with Cor Takes?

7. What are the similarities and differences between Anton and Fake Ploeg (the son)?

8. Why is Anton prevented from entering his apartment in the Third Episode?

9. What physical problem does Anton suffer from in the Third Episode?

10. Describe the meeting of Anton and Fake Ploeg when they are adults.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of the book, Anton's family consists of his parents and Peter. At the end, he has created a new family for himself. Discuss Anton's relationship with his family members, including both of his wives and his children.

Essay Topic 2

"The Assault" records two encounters that Anton has with Fake Ploeg the son. What are these two episodes, and what do they say about the character of Anton?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the names of the four houses on the quay? Include the personalities of the residents and the events surrounding each house in your essay.

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