6.1.2 "Un sac de billes" by Joseph Joffo

• What historical event forms the backdrop of "Un sac de billes"?

  Nazi occupation of France
• The novel depicts two young Jewish brothers navigating the dangers of the Nazi occupation
• The main characters in "Un sac de billes" are Joseph and Maurice Joffo.

  True
• Arrange the phases of the plot in "Un sac de billes" in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Escape from Paris

  2️⃣ Journey to Nice

  3️⃣ Life in Hiding

  4️⃣ Family Reunion
• During their life in hiding, Joseph and Maurice experience fear, loneliness, and solidarity
• Why is understanding the historical context crucial for "Un sac de billes"?

  To appreciate the characters' struggles
• The parents of Joseph and Maurice are determined to protect their family
• Why does the Joffo family decide to split up in the "Escape from Paris" phase?

  To increase survival chances
• Arrange the main phases of the novel in chronological order.

  1️⃣ Escape from Paris

  2️⃣ Journey to Nice

  3️⃣ Life in Hiding

  4️⃣ Family Reunion
• The decision to split up highlights the importance of family support and solidarity
• Joffo uses vivid descriptive language to immerse the reader in the world
• The bag of marbles becomes a symbol of the childhood the characters are fighting to preserve
• In which year did Nazi Germany invade and occupy France?

  1940
• Why is understanding the historical context crucial for "Un sac de billes"?

  To appreciate the characters' struggles
• What are some personality traits of Maurice Joffo?

  Protective, responsible, confident
• Joseph and Maurice encounter only supportive people during their journey to Nice.

  False
• Match the historical context with its relevance in the novel:

  Nazi Germany invaded France in 1940 ↔️ The characters navigate the dangers of the Nazi occupation

  Anti-Semitic policies were implemented ↔️ The characters face hardships as Jews

  Millions of Jews were killed in the Holocaust ↔️ The novel provides a personal account of Nazi oppression
• What are some personality traits of Joseph Joffo?

  Brave, curious, observant
• What challenges do Joseph and Maurice face during their journey to Nice?

  Crossing borders, avoiding authorities
• Joseph and Maurice experience fear and loneliness while living in hiding.


  True
• Match the theme with its representation in the novel.

  Survival and Resilience ↔️ Joseph and Maurice's determination to stay alive

  Family and Unity ↔️ The Joffo family's reunion after liberation
• Joseph Joffo uses first-person narration to convey the experiences of the young protagonists.


  True
• What does the "sac de billes" symbolize in the novel?

  Lost childhood innocence
• "Un sac de billes" is a fully fictional novel.

  False
• Match the historical context with its relevance in the novel:

  Nazi Germany invaded France in 1940 ↔️ The characters navigate the dangers of the Nazi occupation

  Anti-Semitic policies were implemented ↔️ The characters face hardships as Jews

  Millions of Jews were killed in the Holocaust ↔️ The novel provides a personal account of Nazi oppression
• Maurice Joffo is the older brother of Joseph
• What prompts the Joffo family to split up in Paris?

  To increase their survival chances
• What underscores the theme of family in "Un sac de billes"?

  Their eventual reunion
• The strong bond between Joseph and Maurice is a central theme in the novel.


  True
• Arrange the phases of the plot in "Un sac de billes" in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Escape from Paris

  2️⃣ Journey to Nice

  3️⃣ Life in Hiding

  4️⃣ Family Reunion
• During their journey to Nice, the brothers encounter various people who aid and endanger
• What does the structured plot development allow the reader to appreciate in "Un sac de billes"?

  The challenges faced by Jewish children
• What psychological toll does living in constant fear take on the characters in "Un sac de billes"?

  Loss of identity and belonging
• Arrange the narrative techniques in the order they appear in the novel.

  1️⃣ First-person narration

  2️⃣ Vivid descriptive language

  3️⃣ Shifting tone and mood

  4️⃣ Symbolic significance
• The title "Un sac de billes" serves as a reminder of the psychological toll of persecution.


  True