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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. Which current war is being discussed after the funeral in the Fourth Episode?

2. Anton realizes that he married Saskia because of what?

3. Fake Ploeg tells Anton that he will never forget what?

4. What does Anton specialize in?

5. What part of the newspaper does Anton spend the most time on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Anton choose to study anesthesiology?

6. What has changed in Anton's life between the Second and Third Episode?

7. How does Fake Ploeg speak of his father?

8. How does Anton meet Cor Takes?

9. What is in Cor Takes's basement?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Anton has no interest in politics, but he is unable to completely ignore it. Choose two political events that happen during "The Assault" and describe their effect on Anton's life.

Essay Topic 3

The issue of guilt is a theme throughout "The Assault". Several people could be accused of contributing to the death of Anton's parents. Consider the following characters and defend why or why not you consider that person guilty of Mr. and Mrs. Steenwijk's death: the German soldiers, Cor Takes, Fake Ploeg, Mr. and Mrs. Steenwijk.

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