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What is the subject of Anne Berest's The Pintol?
What is the subject of Anne Berest's The Pintol?
- French holiday traditions
- Family secrets and the Holocaust (correct)
- Parisian intellectual and artistic life
- The Opéra Garnier in Paris
In Anne Berest's novel, who are Ephraim and Emma?
In Anne Berest's novel, who are Ephraim and Emma?
- Detectives helping Anne
- Anne Berest's maternal great grandparents (correct)
- Historical figures from Paris
- Main characters in a play
What event prompts Anne to embark on a journey to uncover her family's past?
What event prompts Anne to embark on a journey to uncover her family's past?
- Finding old photographs in the attic
- Watching a documentary on World War II
- Receiving an anonymous postcard with family names from Auschwitz (correct)
- Reading her great grandfather's journal
Who assists Anne in her quest to unravel her family's history?
Who assists Anne in her quest to unravel her family's history?
What impact does the revelation about her family's past have on Anne?
What impact does the revelation about her family's past have on Anne?
How does the book 'The Pintol' weave together elements of history and personal narrative?
How does the book 'The Pintol' weave together elements of history and personal narrative?