"The Day of the Jackal" Quiz
A professional assassin is hired to kill Charles de Gaulle.
fiction | 358 pages | Published in NaN
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Test your knowledge about the book "The Day of the Jackal". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the author build suspense and tension throughout the novel?
- Discuss the character of the Jackal and his motivations. How does the author portray him as a complex antagonist?
- Examine the role of the French authorities in their pursuit of the Jackal. How does their investigation unfold and what challenges do they face?
- Compare and contrast the Jackal with the character of Inspector Claude Lebel. What are their contrasting approaches and how do they impact the narrative?
- Discuss the significance of the historical and political context in which the novel is set. How does it contribute to the plot and themes?
- Analyze the portrayal of espionage and covert operations in the novel. How does the author depict the world of intelligence agencies and their methods?
- Explore the theme of obsession in the novel, particularly in relation to the Jackal's single-minded pursuit of his target. How does this theme drive the narrative?
