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"The Assault" Quiz
fiction | 185 pages | Published in NaN
fictiondutch literaturehistorical fictionclassicsliteratureschoolwarnovelsworld war iiread for school
ISBN_13: 9780394744209
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- Discuss the significance of the assault on Anton's family in shaping his character throughout the novel.
- How does the author use the setting of wartime Netherlands to explore the themes of guilt and responsibility in the novel?
- Examine the role of family and community in the aftermath of the assault. How do these relationships evolve as the story progresses?
- Analyze the different perspectives on justice and revenge presented in the novel, particularly in relation to Anton's actions.
- Discuss the symbolism of the assault and its aftermath in relation to the broader historical context of World War II.
- Explain how the author uses narrative structure to reveal different layers of truth and memory in the story.
- Compare and contrast Anton's experiences and reactions with those of his family members and friends in the aftermath of the assault.
