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Neal BascombThe Nazi Hunters
Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
What was the exact task given to Eichmann by his superiors during the World War II? How did Eichmann understand its purpose, and what were his convictions toward that purpose?
In Zeev Sapir's account, Eichmann appears before the members of his village during their forced location. What does he say to the assembled villagers, and what is the significance of this, for both Eichmann's plans for them and his later defense of his actions?
In the opinion of the Israeli and Jewish authorities, why was it necessary to capture Adolf Eichmann? Why was it necessary to have Eichmann put on trial in Israel, instead of Germany?
Prime Minster David Ben-Gurion states that the trial and capture of Eichmann is an obligation to "future generations of Israelis." What does he mean by this?
In your opinion, does Eichmann’s execution provide proper justice for his crimes?
Why did Israeli security and intelligence professionals have such a hard time believing Eichmann was living in such humble conditions? What does this say about their expectations of Eichmann, and what does this say about Eichmann himself?
What is the team's initial impression of Eichmann? How did this match up with their expectations? What informs those expectations?
Why is it important that the men chosen for the mission be volunteers? What are the advantages and disadvantages of asking for volunteers in this scenario? What are some occasions during the mission that illustrate these advantages and disadvantages?
How does Eichmann account for what he did during the war, and how does this match up with his statements and behavior after the war?
What were the various reactions of the members of Eichmann's family, following his execution? How do these individual reactions illustrate different ways of responding to history?
