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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. In the Third Episode, where is Fake Ploeg working?

2. What is Fake Ploeg holding when Anton meets him in the Third Episode?

3. To what does Anton attribute Fake Ploeg's lies concerning his father?

4. Who was with Cor Takes the night of the assault?

5. What does Anton suffer from in the Third Episode?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anton realize about his wife after speaking to Cor Takes?

2. How does Anton meet Cor Takes?

3. What is the atmosphere at the funeral in the Fourth Episode?

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

5. What is in Cor Takes's basement?

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

7. How does Anton feel about politics?

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

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

10. Why does Anton choose to study anesthesiology?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Almost every character in "The Assault" is affected in some way by the shooting of Fake Ploeg. Choose three characters other than Anton and explain how their lives are changed by the assault.

Essay Topic 2

Both Fake Ploeg and Anton are affected by the assault, but they end up leading vastly different lives. Answer the following questions.

1) Compare and contrast the characters Fake Ploeg and Anton.

2) How would the characters Fake Ploeg and Anton been different had the assault not occurred?

3) Who was hurt more by the assault: Fake Ploeg or Anton?

Essay Topic 3

Whom do you consider to be most at fault for the murder of Anton's family? In your essay include your reasoning and whether or not Anton also considers that person guilty.

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