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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. How does Anton know that the assault was never brought to trial?

2. While in a jail cell, a woman tells Anton a story about what?

3. Where does Anton walk while visiting Haarlem in the Second Episode?

4. Who says to Anton, "Pickles are just like crocodiles"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the neighborhood in which Anton grows up.

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

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

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

5. When Anton returns to his old neighborhood for the first time, how have his neighbors changed?

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

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

8. What happens to Anton the morning after the shooting?

9. After the liberation, how does Anton find out whether his parents are dead or alive?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

Anton attempts to forget his past and create a future for himself. In what ways is Anton successful in life? Cite three reasons.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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