The Hiding Place Chapter 10 -12 Study Questions

Why would the guards not care about Father being in jail?

The guards believed he was old, weak, dead weight and trusted to fix his "mistakes."

What jail did they take the Ten Booms to?

The Scheveningen Penitentiary

Why was Betsie asked if she had children even though they knew she was single?

She could've been immoral and had a child before marriage or gotten a divorce. Hebrews 13:4

True or False: Corrie was in a cell with a man named Frau Mikes.

False: Frau Mikes was a woman

What is something Corrie learned to fear most in Scheveningen?

She said prison bordem could possibly be the most fearful situation.

Who did Corrie worry about when she was in her cell?

Casper, her cat, Betsie, Willem, Pickwick, and herself

How did the nurse help Corrie?

She got her a Bible and other items.

The doctor at the hospital diagnosed Corrie hoping it would help. Did it?

She was moved into solitary confinemen, since she was contagious. This did not help her situation; it only made matters worse.

Name some things Corrie did in solitary confinement.

Sheslept, ate, had a war with her thoughts, read the Bible, kept a calendar, sewed, and talked to the ants.

What is kalte kast?

Only bread- no warm food

Why would Corrie's first thoughts about her cell be about her bed?

She was so tired all she could think about was sleep and how she would do it.

Who was Corrie's new friend in solitary confinement?

An ant that she almost killed the first day.

Why would Corrie be sent to solitary confinement if she didn't do anything wrong?

She had a contagious sickness.

How did Corrie celebrate on her birthday?

She sang a song, but she was interrupted and told to be quiet.

Where was Corrie heading at the beginning of chapter 11?

To her first hearing.

Who was Lieutenant Rahms?

The man assigned to her for her hearing.

Why did Corrie want to go to hut four?

Because of the wilted tulips that were once beautiful and she hoped this man would have a soft side.

What did the lieutenant arrange for corrie and her family?

To be together for the reading of the will.

Why didn't the new matron find Corrie's bible?

Corrie felt it was a miracle because the matron just quickly swept her hands under the cot.

What happened to Mary Itallie?

She was walking up the middle of the street and was captured.

Why were the prisoners being forced to move?

The allies were moving further toward Germany.

What was the name of the prison camp that Corrie and Betsie were taken to?

Vught

What unexpected joy did Corrie and Betsie think they were receiving?

They thought they were being given pink slips to release them.

Describe the bunkers.

The guards told them they were for people who failed to cooperate and they were even worse than the cells/rooms.

What was Betsie excited about doing everyday?

She was teaching people to love one another, always seeing the good.

Describe Betsie's and Corrie's new jobs.

Betsie sewed uniforms for the prisoners and Corrie made radio components for the German fighter planes.

What news did Betsie tell Corrie that made Corrie so angry?

About the man who asked for 600 guilders and how his name was Jan Vogel and how he had betrayed his country.

What caused corrie to get over her anger?

She realized she was just as guilty as him since she wanted him to die.

Why was September 1st so important to Corrie?

It was their six month of imprisonment which was typically the maximum for ration card offenders.

Describe the Floors family.

They sent their kids away so they wouldn't have to come to a concentration camp and her baby died four hours after birth and she gives all of her food to her husband who has tuberculosis.

What are Betsie and Corrie thankful for when they are packed in the stifling train car?

Opa being in heaven because he would have suffered much more.