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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. The woman in the cell with Anton is in love with whom?

2. Who tells Van Liempt what happened to Anton's parents?

3. Mrs. Beumer tells Anton that which of their old neighbors moved away after the liberation?

4. Who invites Anton inside for coffee in the Second Episode?

5. What is the name of the man shot in front of Anton's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Steenwijk teach Peter and Anton at home?

2. When he returns to his old neighborhood, what information does Mrs. Beumer give Anton that he had not known before?

3. How does Anton spend the night after the shooting?

4. In the Second Episode, why does Anton leave the birthday party early?

5. What are the similarities between the author Harry Mulisch and the character Anton?

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

7. When did Anton treat a Nazi youth with kindness?

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

9. Why is the birthday party in the Second Episode significant?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Anton encounters her for only a few hours, Truus Coster plays an important role. Who is this woman, what is her part in the shooting of Cor Takes, and how does she influence Anton?

Essay Topic 2

It could be argued that the lack of justice is more obvious than its presence in "The Assault". Summarize three instances of injustice from any of the episodes.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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