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Why does the narrator stop when she sees the soldier?
Why does the narrator stop when she sees the soldier?
- She thinks the soldier might be able to get things they can't get anymore (correct)
- She finds the soldier's voice charming and thinks he would make her laugh
- She pretends to make decisions for rational reasons
- She admires the soldier's green uniform
What surprises the narrator about the soldier?
What surprises the narrator about the soldier?
- His ability to speak Dutch well (correct)
- His knowledge about the packages
- His young and pretty face
- His charming wink and voice
What does the soldier's uniform color signify to the narrator?
What does the soldier's uniform color signify to the narrator?
- Potential for laughter at the movies
- Lack of choice (correct)
- Aesthetic admiration
- Rational decision-making
Why does the narrator mention the annoyance of the Green Police?
Why does the narrator mention the annoyance of the Green Police?
What is the reason Mrs. Janssen gives for not being able to call the police?
What is the reason Mrs. Janssen gives for not being able to call the police?
What does Mrs. Janssen reveal about the missing girl?
What does Mrs. Janssen reveal about the missing girl?
What is the potential consequence of hiding people, as mentioned in the text?
What is the potential consequence of hiding people, as mentioned in the text?
Why is it considered too dangerous to admit out loud that some Jews are hidden in basements?
Why is it considered too dangerous to admit out loud that some Jews are hidden in basements?
What does Mrs. Janssen offer Hanneke?
What does Mrs. Janssen offer Hanneke?
What becomes evident about Mrs. Janssen during the interaction?
What becomes evident about Mrs. Janssen during the interaction?
What does Mrs. Janssen ask Hanneke to help her find?
What does Mrs. Janssen ask Hanneke to help her find?
Where does Mrs. Janssen take Hanneke to reveal the hidden space?
Where does Mrs. Janssen take Hanneke to reveal the hidden space?
What does the hidden space contain?
What does the hidden space contain?
What is found in the hidden space to make it welcoming for a guest?
What is found in the hidden space to make it welcoming for a guest?
Why does Hanneke feel compelled to agree to help Mrs. Janssen?
Why does Hanneke feel compelled to agree to help Mrs. Janssen?
What is revealed about the hidden space?
What is revealed about the hidden space?
How does Mrs. Janssen's coffee serve as a means to ask for a favor from Hanneke?
How does Mrs. Janssen's coffee serve as a means to ask for a favor from Hanneke?
What is Hanneke's initial reaction to Mrs. Janssen's hospitality and motives?
What is Hanneke's initial reaction to Mrs. Janssen's hospitality and motives?
What does Hanneke reminisce about during the interaction?
What does Hanneke reminisce about during the interaction?
What emotion does Hanneke experience after the revelation of the hidden space?
What emotion does Hanneke experience after the revelation of the hidden space?
What was the impact of the German bombing on Rotterdam?
What was the impact of the German bombing on Rotterdam?
What does the missing small bed in Mrs. Janssen's spacious home suggest?
What does the missing small bed in Mrs. Janssen's spacious home suggest?
Why is offering real coffee and stroopwafels considered a luxury during wartime?
Why is offering real coffee and stroopwafels considered a luxury during wartime?
What does the protagonist wonder about Jan in relation to her deceased loved one, Bas?
What does the protagonist wonder about Jan in relation to her deceased loved one, Bas?
Why does the protagonist reflect on the hardships and difficult choices during the occupation?
Why does the protagonist reflect on the hardships and difficult choices during the occupation?
What does the protagonist do to maintain a professional relationship with her clients?
What does the protagonist do to maintain a professional relationship with her clients?
What is the significance of Amsterdam being built on canals and below sea level?
What is the significance of Amsterdam being built on canals and below sea level?
What is the reason behind the protagonist's delivery of goods to clients during the German occupation?
What is the reason behind the protagonist's delivery of goods to clients during the German occupation?
What is the possible reason for Mrs. Janssen's husband's disappearance before she became a customer?
What is the possible reason for Mrs. Janssen's husband's disappearance before she became a customer?
Why do people usually use bakery rations for bread, not fancy pastries?
Why do people usually use bakery rations for bread, not fancy pastries?
What is the reason behind the protagonist's reflection on the annoyance of the Green Police?
What is the reason behind the protagonist's reflection on the annoyance of the Green Police?
What becomes evident about Mrs. Janssen during the interaction with the protagonist?
What becomes evident about Mrs. Janssen during the interaction with the protagonist?
What type of goods does the protagonist deliver to clients during the German occupation of Amsterdam?
What type of goods does the protagonist deliver to clients during the German occupation of Amsterdam?
Why does the protagonist avoid getting too close to her clients?
Why does the protagonist avoid getting too close to her clients?
What is a notable geographical characteristic of Amsterdam mentioned in the text?
What is a notable geographical characteristic of Amsterdam mentioned in the text?
What was the result of the German bombing of Rotterdam?
What was the result of the German bombing of Rotterdam?
What tragedy has Mrs. Janssen faced during the war?
What tragedy has Mrs. Janssen faced during the war?
How was Mrs. Janssen's son, Jan, described in the text?
How was Mrs. Janssen's son, Jan, described in the text?
What does the protagonist wonder about Jan during the German invasion?
What does the protagonist wonder about Jan during the German invasion?
What happened to Mrs. Janssen's husband?
What happened to Mrs. Janssen's husband?
What does the missing small bed in Mrs. Janssen's spacious home suggest?
What does the missing small bed in Mrs. Janssen's spacious home suggest?
What does Mrs. Janssen offer the protagonist during wartime, which is considered a luxury?
What does Mrs. Janssen offer the protagonist during wartime, which is considered a luxury?
What do people usually use bakery rations for during the occupation?
What do people usually use bakery rations for during the occupation?
What does the protagonist reflect on in the text?
What does the protagonist reflect on in the text?
What does Hanneke primarily source for her clients in Amsterdam?
What does Hanneke primarily source for her clients in Amsterdam?
Why does Hanneke flirt with the young soldier on the streets of Amsterdam?
Why does Hanneke flirt with the young soldier on the streets of Amsterdam?
What does Hanneke's reluctance to socialize with Miss Akkerman reflect?
What does Hanneke's reluctance to socialize with Miss Akkerman reflect?
What ethical dilemma do individuals face during wartime, as illustrated in the text?
What ethical dilemma do individuals face during wartime, as illustrated in the text?
What societal impact of the war is depicted in the text?
What societal impact of the war is depicted in the text?
What is the primary reason for Hanneke's interactions and deliveries to various clients?
What is the primary reason for Hanneke's interactions and deliveries to various clients?
What does Hanneke see herself as in the context of her activities?
What does Hanneke see herself as in the context of her activities?
What does Miss Akkerman seek Hanneke's advice on?
What does Miss Akkerman seek Hanneke's advice on?
What does the text highlight about Amsterdam's wartime society?
What does the text highlight about Amsterdam's wartime society?
What is the soldier enamored with, as mentioned in the text?
What is the soldier enamored with, as mentioned in the text?
What does Hanneke subtly do to distract the soldier?
What does Hanneke subtly do to distract the soldier?
What does Hanneke deliver to Miss Akkerman?
What does Hanneke deliver to Miss Akkerman?
What is the significance of the beetle-black uniforms of the NSB officers?
What is the significance of the beetle-black uniforms of the NSB officers?
What does Mrs. Bierman's intense shaking hands indicate?
What does Mrs. Bierman's intense shaking hands indicate?
Why does the oldest-looking NSB officer speak loudly and openly?
Why does the oldest-looking NSB officer speak loudly and openly?
What does the protagonist's mother do when the NSB officers arrive at the Biermans' house?
What does the protagonist's mother do when the NSB officers arrive at the Biermans' house?
What does the butcher do when he sees the protagonist enter the shop?
What does the butcher do when he sees the protagonist enter the shop?
Why does the protagonist bring colored pencils to the butcher on her second visit?
Why does the protagonist bring colored pencils to the butcher on her second visit?
What does the protagonist do to gain a favorable position at the butcher's shop?
What does the protagonist do to gain a favorable position at the butcher's shop?
What does the protagonist reflect on while at the butcher's shop?
What does the protagonist reflect on while at the butcher's shop?
What does the protagonist struggle with?
What does the protagonist struggle with?
What does the protagonist reminisce about?
What does the protagonist reminisce about?
What is the protagonist drawn to despite her reservations?
What is the protagonist drawn to despite her reservations?
What does the protagonist reflect on about her country?
What does the protagonist reflect on about her country?
How does the Biermans' shop assistant react to Mr. Bierman's disappearance?
How does the Biermans' shop assistant react to Mr. Bierman's disappearance?
What does the protagonist recall about Mrs. Bierman?
What does the protagonist recall about Mrs. Bierman?
What does the protagonist feel conflicted about?
What does the protagonist feel conflicted about?
What does the protagonist wonder about?
What does the protagonist wonder about?
What does the protagonist's mother remind her of?
What does the protagonist's mother remind her of?
What does the protagonist reflect on about the war?
What does the protagonist reflect on about the war?
What does the protagonist feel after Mr. Bierman is taken away?
What does the protagonist feel after Mr. Bierman is taken away?
What does the protagonist acknowledge about the war?
What does the protagonist acknowledge about the war?
What task is Bierman assigned in exchange for a mistake forgiveness by his boss, Mr. Kreuk?
What task is Bierman assigned in exchange for a mistake forgiveness by his boss, Mr. Kreuk?
What does Mrs. Janssen seek Bierman's help in finding?
What does Mrs. Janssen seek Bierman's help in finding?
What challenges does Bierman face while investigating during the Nazi occupation?
What challenges does Bierman face while investigating during the Nazi occupation?
What does the encounter with a pro-Nazi slogan painted on a building prompt Bierman to contemplate?
What does the encounter with a pro-Nazi slogan painted on a building prompt Bierman to contemplate?
What does Mrs. Janssen provide a description of to aid in finding her missing Jewish friend, Mirjam?
What does Mrs. Janssen provide a description of to aid in finding her missing Jewish friend, Mirjam?
What makes Bierman hesitant to visit the hiding place in the furniture workshop?
What makes Bierman hesitant to visit the hiding place in the furniture workshop?
What does the text provide a glimpse into?
What does the text provide a glimpse into?
What does Bierman reflect on in relation to the Nazi occupation?
What does Bierman reflect on in relation to the Nazi occupation?
What does Mrs. Janssen express to Bierman in seeking his help?
What does Mrs. Janssen express to Bierman in seeking his help?
What does Bierman agree to consider helping Mrs. Janssen with?
What does Bierman agree to consider helping Mrs. Janssen with?
What does Bierman realize about the circumstances in Amsterdam during the occupation?
What does Bierman realize about the circumstances in Amsterdam during the occupation?
What does the text highlight about the complex circumstances in Amsterdam during the occupation?
What does the text highlight about the complex circumstances in Amsterdam during the occupation?
What does the protagonist find in Mirjam's hiding space?
What does the protagonist find in Mirjam's hiding space?
Why couldn't Mirjam have left through the front door without making a sound?
Why couldn't Mirjam have left through the front door without making a sound?
Why does the protagonist feel pulled into the mystery and decide to help Mrs. Janssen find Mirjam?
Why does the protagonist feel pulled into the mystery and decide to help Mrs. Janssen find Mirjam?
Where is the setting of the story?
Where is the setting of the story?
What does the protagonist's involvement in the search for Mirjam represent?
What does the protagonist's involvement in the search for Mirjam represent?
What is the primary concern of the story?
What is the primary concern of the story?
What is the protagonist's motivation for helping Mrs. Janssen find Mirjam?
What is the protagonist's motivation for helping Mrs. Janssen find Mirjam?
What is the significance of the Jewish students attending the Jewish Lyceum?
What is the significance of the Jewish students attending the Jewish Lyceum?
What does the protagonist notice about the back door that suggests it couldn't have been used for an escape?
What does the protagonist notice about the back door that suggests it couldn't have been used for an escape?
Why does the protagonist feel the need to help Mrs. Janssen despite the immense danger involved?
Why does the protagonist feel the need to help Mrs. Janssen despite the immense danger involved?
What is the protagonist good at, which influences the decision to help Mrs. Janssen?
What is the protagonist good at, which influences the decision to help Mrs. Janssen?
What is the protagonist's involvement in the search for Mirjam considered?
What is the protagonist's involvement in the search for Mirjam considered?
What goods does Hanneke smuggle in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam?
What goods does Hanneke smuggle in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam?
What does Hanneke see herself as in the context of her activities?
What does Hanneke see herself as in the context of her activities?
Who does Hanneke deliver contraband to?
Who does Hanneke deliver contraband to?
What does the story primarily depict?
What does the story primarily depict?
What does Hanneke's role as a smuggler and 'finder' shed light on?
What does Hanneke's role as a smuggler and 'finder' shed light on?
What does Miss Akkerman seek Hanneke's help with?
What does Miss Akkerman seek Hanneke's help with?
What does Hanneke deliver to Miss Akkerman?
What does Hanneke deliver to Miss Akkerman?
What emotion does Hanneke feel during her interaction with Miss Akkerman?
What emotion does Hanneke feel during her interaction with Miss Akkerman?
What does the narrative offer a glimpse into?
What does the narrative offer a glimpse into?
What does Hanneke's activities illustrate?
What does Hanneke's activities illustrate?
What does Miss Akkerman hope for?
What does Miss Akkerman hope for?
What does Hanneke avoid during her interaction with Miss Akkerman?
What does Hanneke avoid during her interaction with Miss Akkerman?
What is the primary concern of the protagonist when contemplating joining the resistance?
What is the primary concern of the protagonist when contemplating joining the resistance?
What does the protagonist mean by 'you can be right, or you can be safe'?
What does the protagonist mean by 'you can be right, or you can be safe'?
What does the protagonist's work primarily involve during the occupation?
What does the protagonist's work primarily involve during the occupation?
What does the protagonist mean by 'I'm an Aryan poster girl'?
What does the protagonist mean by 'I'm an Aryan poster girl'?
What did Elsbeth give the protagonist as a present?
What did Elsbeth give the protagonist as a present?
What did the protagonist do in literature class that made T laugh?
What did the protagonist do in literature class that made T laugh?
What did the protagonist and T used to do when they were little?
What did the protagonist and T used to do when they were little?
What did the protagonist ask Elsbeth about the box she gave her?
What did the protagonist ask Elsbeth about the box she gave her?
What is Hanneke hesitant to reveal to Ollie during their conversation?
What is Hanneke hesitant to reveal to Ollie during their conversation?
What does Ollie believe about Hanneke's capability in the resistance movement?
What does Ollie believe about Hanneke's capability in the resistance movement?
What does the tense conversation between Hanneke and Ollie highlight?
What does the tense conversation between Hanneke and Ollie highlight?
What does the situation near Hanneke's home underscore?
What does the situation near Hanneke's home underscore?
What does Hanneke feel conflicted about during their escape?
What does Hanneke feel conflicted about during their escape?
What do Hanneke and Ollie rush to avoid during their tense conversation?
What do Hanneke and Ollie rush to avoid during their tense conversation?
What becomes evident about the resistance movement in occupied Amsterdam?
What becomes evident about the resistance movement in occupied Amsterdam?
What does Ollie emphasize to convince Hanneke to join the resistance?
What does Ollie emphasize to convince Hanneke to join the resistance?
What does Hanneke cite as her way of resisting when hesitant to join the resistance?
What does Hanneke cite as her way of resisting when hesitant to join the resistance?
What do Hanneke and Ollie navigate through to evade the soldiers?
What do Hanneke and Ollie navigate through to evade the soldiers?
What does Hanneke express feeling during her interaction with Ollie?
What does Hanneke express feeling during her interaction with Ollie?
What do Hanneke and Ollie rush to avoid during their tense conversation?
What do Hanneke and Ollie rush to avoid during their tense conversation?
What does the narrator do with the envelope received from Bas?
What does the narrator do with the envelope received from Bas?
What is the family's approach to communication with the outside world due to Nazi restrictions?
What is the family's approach to communication with the outside world due to Nazi restrictions?
What is the narrator's sister, Mirjam, known for?
What is the narrator's sister, Mirjam, known for?
What does the note found by the narrator reveal about Mirjam?
What does the note found by the narrator reveal about Mirjam?
What does the note folded in a familiar way suggest?
What does the note folded in a familiar way suggest?
What does the text highlight about the narrator's memories?
What does the text highlight about the narrator's memories?
What does the family listen to for real news despite it being illicit?
What does the family listen to for real news despite it being illicit?
What is the narrator's mother doing while the narrator is living under curfew?
What is the narrator's mother doing while the narrator is living under curfew?
What is the narrator doing while her father falls asleep?
What is the narrator doing while her father falls asleep?
What does the note from Mirjam reveal about her crush?
What does the note from Mirjam reveal about her crush?
What does the note showcase about teenage life during the Nazi occupation?
What does the note showcase about teenage life during the Nazi occupation?
What is the narrator preparing to do before meeting friends at the theater?
What is the narrator preparing to do before meeting friends at the theater?
What does the protagonist pretend to be in order to deflect suspicion from the German soldiers?
What does the protagonist pretend to be in order to deflect suspicion from the German soldiers?
What did Bas give the protagonist before his death?
What did Bas give the protagonist before his death?
What small, mundane detail of the protagonist's life is contrasted with the danger they face?
What small, mundane detail of the protagonist's life is contrasted with the danger they face?
What is the protagonist's role in the story?
What is the protagonist's role in the story?
What emotion does the protagonist grapple with?
What emotion does the protagonist grapple with?
What does the text primarily convey about the atmosphere in Nazi-occupied Netherlands?
What does the text primarily convey about the atmosphere in Nazi-occupied Netherlands?
What does Ollie pretend to be in order to deceive the German soldiers?
What does Ollie pretend to be in order to deceive the German soldiers?
What is the protagonist's main source of fear?
What is the protagonist's main source of fear?
What does the protagonist fear the most?
What does the protagonist fear the most?
What does the protagonist struggle with emotionally?
What does the protagonist struggle with emotionally?
What does the protagonist recall about the last time they saw Bas?
What does the protagonist recall about the last time they saw Bas?
What is the protagonist's main concern about their involvement in the resistance?
What is the protagonist's main concern about their involvement in the resistance?
What is the protagonist's main concern when walking through the streets with a friend?
What is the protagonist's main concern when walking through the streets with a friend?
What does the friend, Ollie, pretend to be in order to deflect suspicion from the soldiers?
What does the friend, Ollie, pretend to be in order to deflect suspicion from the soldiers?
What did Bas give the protagonist before his death?
What did Bas give the protagonist before his death?
What activities is the protagonist involved in, which adds to the danger they face?
What activities is the protagonist involved in, which adds to the danger they face?
What details does the protagonist reflect on, contrasting with the danger they face?
What details does the protagonist reflect on, contrasting with the danger they face?
What emotion is evident in the protagonist as they grapple with the risks they are taking?
What emotion is evident in the protagonist as they grapple with the risks they are taking?
What is the primary atmosphere conveyed in the text?
What is the primary atmosphere conveyed in the text?
What does the protagonist fear the most?
What does the protagonist fear the most?
What does the protagonist recall about the last time they saw Bas?
What does the protagonist recall about the last time they saw Bas?
What does the protagonist fear about their involvement with Ollie and Bas?
What does the protagonist fear about their involvement with Ollie and Bas?
What does the protagonist feel about their continuous lies to their parents?
What does the protagonist feel about their continuous lies to their parents?
What is the protagonist fearful of due to the soldiers' Nazi allegiance?
What is the protagonist fearful of due to the soldiers' Nazi allegiance?
What does Ollie refuse when visiting the protagonist's apartment?
What does Ollie refuse when visiting the protagonist's apartment?
What does Ollie notice about the books in the apartment?
What does Ollie notice about the books in the apartment?
What is the protagonist's father's note about when Ollie visits?
What is the protagonist's father's note about when Ollie visits?
What does Ollie do when the protagonist gestures for him to take off his coat?
What does Ollie do when the protagonist gestures for him to take off his coat?
What does the protagonist use to successfully lock the door from the outside?
What does the protagonist use to successfully lock the door from the outside?
What is growing in Mrs. Janssen's vegetable plot during the winter?
What is growing in Mrs. Janssen's vegetable plot during the winter?
What is used to label herbs and vegetables in Mrs. Janssen's vegetable plot?
What is used to label herbs and vegetables in Mrs. Janssen's vegetable plot?
What does the protagonist do to successfully close the latch on the door?
What does the protagonist do to successfully close the latch on the door?
What triggers a realization in the protagonist?
What triggers a realization in the protagonist?
What does the text explore themes of?
What does the text explore themes of?
What does the protagonist's realization about the back door's latch potentially hold?
What does the protagonist's realization about the back door's latch potentially hold?
What does Mrs. Janssen share details about?
What does Mrs. Janssen share details about?
What does the text highlight about the protagonist?
What does the text highlight about the protagonist?
What does the protagonist's rush to the back door indicate?
What does the protagonist's rush to the back door indicate?
What does the wooden stake used for gardening trigger in the protagonist?
What does the wooden stake used for gardening trigger in the protagonist?
What does the protagonist reflect on the significance of?
What does the protagonist reflect on the significance of?
What does the text convey about the protagonist's actions?
What does the text convey about the protagonist's actions?
What does the protagonist's reflection on the back door's latch suggest?
What does the protagonist's reflection on the back door's latch suggest?
What does the story explore themes of?
What does the story explore themes of?
What does the protagonist's involvement in the search for Mirjam represent?
What does the protagonist's involvement in the search for Mirjam represent?
What does the protagonist express concerns about finding?
What does the protagonist express concerns about finding?
What do the protagonist and her friend reminisce about?
What do the protagonist and her friend reminisce about?
What does the friend reveal his initial motives for?
What does the friend reveal his initial motives for?
What do the protagonist and her friend discuss the urgency of?
What do the protagonist and her friend discuss the urgency of?
What does the protagonist confess she is being taught by her father?
What does the protagonist confess she is being taught by her father?
What do the protagonist and her friend reminisce about in the kitchen?
What do the protagonist and her friend reminisce about in the kitchen?
What does the protagonist reflect on the fate of?
What does the protagonist reflect on the fate of?
What do the characters engage in an awkward conversation about?
What do the characters engage in an awkward conversation about?
What do the protagonist and her friend discuss regarding the previous night?
What do the protagonist and her friend discuss regarding the previous night?
What do the protagonist and her friend share in the kitchen?
What do the protagonist and her friend share in the kitchen?
What do the protagonist and her friend discuss the challenges of living under?
What do the protagonist and her friend discuss the challenges of living under?
What does the protagonist recall involving her deceased brother?
What does the protagonist recall involving her deceased brother?
What does Ollie hope to achieve by getting Hanneke to join the resistance?
What does Ollie hope to achieve by getting Hanneke to join the resistance?
What does the dress in the family photograph symbolize for Hanneke and Ollie?
What does the dress in the family photograph symbolize for Hanneke and Ollie?
What does Ollie reveal about Bas' aspirations, which deeply affects Hanneke?
What does Ollie reveal about Bas' aspirations, which deeply affects Hanneke?
What does Hanneke realize about the smell in the Hollandsche Schouwburg?
What does Hanneke realize about the smell in the Hollandsche Schouwburg?
What does the dress in the family photograph evoke in Ollie and Hanneke?
What does the dress in the family photograph evoke in Ollie and Hanneke?
What does Ollie's revelation about Bas' aspirations reveal about Bas' character?
What does Ollie's revelation about Bas' aspirations reveal about Bas' character?
What does Hanneke's reaction to Ollie's revelation about Bas' aspirations demonstrate?
What does Hanneke's reaction to Ollie's revelation about Bas' aspirations demonstrate?
What does Ollie's response to Hanneke's revelation about the dress demonstrate?
What does Ollie's response to Hanneke's revelation about the dress demonstrate?
What does the smell in the Hollandsche Schouwburg symbolize for Hanneke?
What does the smell in the Hollandsche Schouwburg symbolize for Hanneke?
What does Hanneke's decision to make tea despite the tense conversation with Ollie signify?
What does Hanneke's decision to make tea despite the tense conversation with Ollie signify?
What does Ollie's reaction to Hanneke's revelation about the dress reveal about his emotional state?
What does Ollie's reaction to Hanneke's revelation about the dress reveal about his emotional state?
What prompts a shift in the narrator's perspective towards Mirjam?
What prompts a shift in the narrator's perspective towards Mirjam?
What does the narrator feel ashamed of in relation to Mirjam?
What does the narrator feel ashamed of in relation to Mirjam?
What does the narrator do with the notes about Mirjam and Mrs. Janssen's observations?
What does the narrator do with the notes about Mirjam and Mrs. Janssen's observations?
What does the narrator initially view Mirjam as?
What does the narrator initially view Mirjam as?
What prompts the narrator's decision to join the military?
What prompts the narrator's decision to join the military?
What does Mrs. Janssen provide information about regarding Mirjam?
What does Mrs. Janssen provide information about regarding Mirjam?
What deeply affects the narrator during the interaction with Mrs. Janssen?
What deeply affects the narrator during the interaction with Mrs. Janssen?
What does the narrator offer to retrieve for Mrs. Janssen?
What does the narrator offer to retrieve for Mrs. Janssen?
What does the narrator initially feel guilty for?
What does the narrator initially feel guilty for?
What does the narrator realize about Mirjam's disappearance?
What does the narrator realize about Mirjam's disappearance?
What does the narrator seek Mrs. Janssen's help for?
What does the narrator seek Mrs. Janssen's help for?
What does the narrator's emotional response to Mrs. Janssen's situation reflect?
What does the narrator's emotional response to Mrs. Janssen's situation reflect?
What does Hanneke feel about her involvement in the search for Mirjam?
What does Hanneke feel about her involvement in the search for Mirjam?
What does Mrs. Janssen remember about Mirjam that she shares with Hanneke?
What does Mrs. Janssen remember about Mirjam that she shares with Hanneke?
What does the protagonist feel about her continuous lies to her parents?
What does the protagonist feel about her continuous lies to her parents?
What does the protagonist initially see Mirjam as when she agrees to help Mrs. Janssen?
What does the protagonist initially see Mirjam as when she agrees to help Mrs. Janssen?
What does the protagonist feel ashamed about when reflecting on her initial promise to Mrs. Janssen?
What does the protagonist feel ashamed about when reflecting on her initial promise to Mrs. Janssen?
What does the protagonist realize about her initial promise to find Mirjam?
What does the protagonist realize about her initial promise to find Mirjam?
What does Hanneke compare Ollie to, in her attempt to persuade him to help her?
What does Hanneke compare Ollie to, in her attempt to persuade him to help her?
What does Ollie reveal about Bas that deeply affects Hanneke?
What does Ollie reveal about Bas that deeply affects Hanneke?
What does Ollie imply about Bas, leading to a shocking revelation for Hanneke?
What does Ollie imply about Bas, leading to a shocking revelation for Hanneke?
What does Ollie express his initial hope for Hanneke to be useful in?
What does Ollie express his initial hope for Hanneke to be useful in?
What does the protagonist's mother play on the piano?
What does the protagonist's mother play on the piano?
What does the protagonist's mother do while playing the piano?
What does the protagonist's mother do while playing the piano?
What does the protagonist plan to tell her parents in the text?
What does the protagonist plan to tell her parents in the text?
What interrupts the protagonist's thoughts about leaving?
What interrupts the protagonist's thoughts about leaving?
Who calls out for the protagonist from downstairs?
Who calls out for the protagonist from downstairs?
What does the protagonist do when she hears the noise?
What does the protagonist do when she hears the noise?
Who unexpectedly arrives at the protagonist's home in the text?
Who unexpectedly arrives at the protagonist's home in the text?
What is the protagonist's initial reaction to Willem's arrival?
What is the protagonist's initial reaction to Willem's arrival?
Who suggests retrieving the camera when the transport leaves the theater?
Who suggests retrieving the camera when the transport leaves the theater?
What does Leo mention the need for in order to move around the city after curfew?
What does Leo mention the need for in order to move around the city after curfew?
Who offers to get a uniform and the camera, mentioning Mirjam Roodveldt?
Who offers to get a uniform and the camera, mentioning Mirjam Roodveldt?
What does the narrator express towards Elsbeth's relationship with the German soldier?
What does the narrator express towards Elsbeth's relationship with the German soldier?
What does Mina offer to do in the tense exchange?
What does Mina offer to do in the tense exchange?
What does the excerpt highlight?
What does the excerpt highlight?
Who dismisses the idea of getting a German uniform for the plan?
Who dismisses the idea of getting a German uniform for the plan?
What does Ollie assert about the mission?
What does Ollie assert about the mission?
What does the narrator recall about Elsbeth?
What does the narrator recall about Elsbeth?
What does the narrator express a desire for during the heated argument?
What does the narrator express a desire for during the heated argument?
What does Mina believe will happen to the carriage with the camera?
What does Mina believe will happen to the carriage with the camera?
What does the narrator express towards Elsbeth's relationship with the German soldier?
What does the narrator express towards Elsbeth's relationship with the German soldier?
What is the primary concern of the group gathered in Mrs. de Vries's house?
What is the primary concern of the group gathered in Mrs. de Vries's house?
Who suggests leaving the carriage with the hidden camera in the theater?
Who suggests leaving the carriage with the hidden camera in the theater?
Who oversees the theater and helps falsify papers for the children in the crèche?
Who oversees the theater and helps falsify papers for the children in the crèche?
What is Leo's initial reaction to Mina's revelation about the hidden camera?
What is Leo's initial reaction to Mina's revelation about the hidden camera?
What does Mina interrupt the conversation to reveal, causing horror among the group?
What does Mina interrupt the conversation to reveal, causing horror among the group?
What is the primary source of tension among the group in Mrs. de Vries's house?
What is the primary source of tension among the group in Mrs. de Vries's house?
Who is furious about the group gathering in her house?
Who is furious about the group gathering in her house?
What does Ollie try to do amidst the tension in the group?
What does Ollie try to do amidst the tension in the group?
What does Leo argue about in response to Sanne's suggestion?
What does Leo argue about in response to Sanne's suggestion?
What does the group discuss the possibility of in relation to the hidden camera?
What does the group discuss the possibility of in relation to the hidden camera?
What is the group trying to find a solution to?
What is the group trying to find a solution to?
What does Mina point out will endanger everyone involved in the resistance?
What does Mina point out will endanger everyone involved in the resistance?
What does the protagonist's mother do after the family has an unusually abundant breakfast?
What does the protagonist's mother do after the family has an unusually abundant breakfast?
What does the protagonist do to avoid leaving the house?
What does the protagonist do to avoid leaving the house?
What does the protagonist long to hear while at home?
What does the protagonist long to hear while at home?
What does the protagonist wonder about regarding her plans?
What does the protagonist wonder about regarding her plans?
What does the protagonist feel about her situation at home?
What does the protagonist feel about her situation at home?
What does the protagonist do after her mother offers a reprieve?
What does the protagonist do after her mother offers a reprieve?
What does the protagonist lie about regarding her absence?
What does the protagonist lie about regarding her absence?
What does the protagonist reminisce about while at home?
What does the protagonist reminisce about while at home?
What does the protagonist eagerly await while at home?
What does the protagonist eagerly await while at home?
What does the protagonist's father do while the family has an unusually abundant breakfast?
What does the protagonist's father do while the family has an unusually abundant breakfast?
What does the protagonist do to avoid leaving the house?
What does the protagonist do to avoid leaving the house?
What does the protagonist feel about her continuous lies to her parents?
What does the protagonist feel about her continuous lies to her parents?
What does the protagonist find while looking at the photographs?
What does the protagonist find while looking at the photographs?
What do the photographs on the table depict?
What do the photographs on the table depict?
What does the picture of Amalia and Mirjam reveal?
What does the picture of Amalia and Mirjam reveal?
What does the protagonist wish she could forget?
What does the protagonist wish she could forget?
What does the protagonist reflect on when things come to an unexpected end?
What does the protagonist reflect on when things come to an unexpected end?
What does the protagonist consider telling the person they are with about?
What does the protagonist consider telling the person they are with about?
What does the protagonist do when the person they are with starts crying?
What does the protagonist do when the person they are with starts crying?
How long does it take the protagonist to find a space on a train to Kijkduin?
How long does it take the protagonist to find a space on a train to Kijkduin?
What crucial information does the boy reveal about Amalia?
What crucial information does the boy reveal about Amalia?
Why did Amalia not reveal her true identity to Mrs. Janssen?
Why did Amalia not reveal her true identity to Mrs. Janssen?
Where did Amalia hide with the boy for a while?
Where did Amalia hide with the boy for a while?
What led to Amalia's tragic fate according to the boy?
What led to Amalia's tragic fate according to the boy?
What does the protagonist struggle to understand about Amalia's actions?
What does the protagonist struggle to understand about Amalia's actions?
What does the boy refuse to disclose to the protagonist?
What does the boy refuse to disclose to the protagonist?
What realization does the protagonist have about Amalia's plan?
What realization does the protagonist have about Amalia's plan?
What do both the protagonist and the boy feel after the revelations?
What do both the protagonist and the boy feel after the revelations?
What does the protagonist reflect on after piecing together the events?
What does the protagonist reflect on after piecing together the events?
What do the protagonist and the boy grapple with after the revelations?
What do the protagonist and the boy grapple with after the revelations?
What does the protagonist struggle to understand about Amalia's actions?
What does the protagonist struggle to understand about Amalia's actions?
What does the boy refuse to disclose to the protagonist?
What does the boy refuse to disclose to the protagonist?
What does Christoffel admit to about Amalia?
What does Christoffel admit to about Amalia?
Who did Christoffel confess his unrequited love for?
Who did Christoffel confess his unrequited love for?
What did Amalia do to escape?
What did Amalia do to escape?
What do Christoffel's emotional breakdown and revelation reveal?
What do Christoffel's emotional breakdown and revelation reveal?
What does the new information about Amalia and Mirjam's actions do?
What does the new information about Amalia and Mirjam's actions do?
What does the interaction shed light on?
What does the interaction shed light on?
What does Hanneke realize about the letter mentioning 'T'?
What does Hanneke realize about the letter mentioning 'T'?
What does Amalia's escape plan involve?
What does Amalia's escape plan involve?
What does Hanneke question about Amalia carrying Mirjam's papers?
What does Hanneke question about Amalia carrying Mirjam's papers?
What does the revelation about Amalia and Mirjam add to the story?
What does the revelation about Amalia and Mirjam add to the story?
What does Christoffel's confession of unrequited love reveal?
What does Christoffel's confession of unrequited love reveal?
What does Hanneke's confrontation with Christoffel reveal?
What does Hanneke's confrontation with Christoffel reveal?
What does the narrator become increasingly suspicious of Christoffel for?
What does the narrator become increasingly suspicious of Christoffel for?
What does the narrator prevent Christoffel from doing?
What does the narrator prevent Christoffel from doing?
What does the narrator realize about Amalia's identity?
What does the narrator realize about Amalia's identity?
What does the narrator suspect Christoffel may be involved in?
What does the narrator suspect Christoffel may be involved in?
What does the narrator decide to investigate Mr. Kreuk for?
What does the narrator decide to investigate Mr. Kreuk for?
What does the narrator become worried about regarding Mrs. Janssen?
What does the narrator become worried about regarding Mrs. Janssen?
What does the narrator recall about her friend Elsbeth?
What does the narrator recall about her friend Elsbeth?
What does the narrator interact with Christoffel about?
What does the narrator interact with Christoffel about?
What does the narrator realize about Christoffel's unintentional revelation?
What does the narrator realize about Christoffel's unintentional revelation?
What does the narrator contemplate Christoffel's involvement in?
What does the narrator contemplate Christoffel's involvement in?
What does the narrator realize the significance of regarding Christoffel's specific mention?
What does the narrator realize the significance of regarding Christoffel's specific mention?
What does the narrator prevent Christoffel from doing?
What does the narrator prevent Christoffel from doing?
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Study Notes
Underground Activities in Amsterdam During World War II
- The protagonist, Hanneke, engages in flirtatious interactions with a young soldier on the streets of Amsterdam during World War II.
- Hanneke strategically uses her appearance and demeanor to divert the soldier's attention from the contraband she carries in her basket.
- Despite mandatory identification papers, Hanneke lies about her name to the soldier, who is enamored with his uniform and a locket containing a photo of a German girl.
- Hanneke subtly interrogates the soldier to distract him and avoid scrutiny of the goods she's transporting, which includes black-market items bought with rationed goods and money.
- Hanneke sees herself as a "finder" rather than a black-market trader, sourcing sought-after items like sugar, chocolate, tea, and bacon for the wealthy in Amsterdam.
- Hanneke navigates her deliveries, including providing cosmetics and lotions to Miss Akkerman, who hopes her boyfriend will propose before her next birthday.
- Miss Akkerman seeks Hanneke's advice on choosing an outfit to impress her grandparents and her boyfriend, Theo, who is coming over to discuss them moving in together.
- Hanneke's reluctance to socialize with Miss Akkerman reflects her time constraints and the urgency of her underground activities.
- The text depicts the societal and personal impacts of the war, such as young couples rejecting tradition and seeking to live together before marriage.
- Hanneke's interactions and deliveries reveal the challenges and complexities of life in Amsterdam during the war, including the scarcity of certain goods and the need to navigate social dynamics and expectations.
- Hanneke's activities illustrate the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals during wartime, as well as the moral ambiguity and ethical dilemmas they face.
- The text offers a nuanced portrayal of Amsterdam's wartime society, highlighting the interplay between personal relationships, societal norms, and the clandestine economy that emerged during the conflict.
Life in Amsterdam during World War II
- The protagonist, Hanneke, flirts with a young soldier while smuggling goods in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam
- Hanneke distracts the soldier by engaging him in conversation about his locket, containing a photo of a German girl
- She smuggles goods such as sausages, lipsticks, lotions, cigarettes, and alcohol, bought with dead men’s rations and money from her boss
- Hanneke sees herself as a "finder" of scarce goods rather than a black market trader
- She delivers contraband to Miss Akkerman, who hopes her boyfriend will propose and seeks Hanneke’s fashion advice
- Miss Akkerman wants to move in with her boyfriend, defying tradition, and seeks Hanneke’s help
- Hanneke feels pressured for time and avoids Miss Akkerman’s invitation to stay for coffee
- The story depicts the scarcity and rationing of goods during the war
- Hanneke's activities illustrate the lengths people went to in order to obtain basic necessities
- The narrative provides insight into the social dynamics and challenges faced by individuals during the war
- The text offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people in Amsterdam during the wartime hardships
- Hanneke's role as a smuggler and "finder" sheds light on the ingenuity and resourcefulness of people during difficult times
Life in Nazi-Occupied Netherlands
- The protagonist is walking through the streets with a friend, feeling tense due to the presence of German soldiers.
- The soldiers are part of the Green Police, and the protagonist and friend must pass them without raising suspicion.
- The protagonist is fearful of the soldiers due to their Nazi allegiance and the consequences of being caught.
- The friend, Ollie, pretends to be the protagonist's fiancé to deflect suspicion, and they act as a loving couple to convince the soldiers.
- The protagonist recalls the last time they saw Bas, their dead boyfriend's brother, and the emotional exchange they had.
- Bas gave the protagonist a letter in case he died, but the protagonist never opened it.
- The protagonist is involved in the resistance and fears the consequences of being caught by the Germans.
- The tension and fear the protagonist feels are heightened by their continuous lies to their parents, the danger of their actions, and the memory of the last time they saw Bas.
- The protagonist's life has changed drastically, and they are involved in dangerous activities, including accidental involvement in the resistance.
- The protagonist reflects on the small, mundane details of their life, such as riding a used bicycle with a stubborn tire, contrasting with the profound danger they face.
- The protagonist's emotional turmoil is evident, as they grapple with the risks they are taking and the emotional weight of their involvement with Ollie and Bas.
- The text conveys the atmosphere of fear, tension, and danger that permeates the lives of the characters under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands.
Uncovering Clues in Mrs. Janssen's Story
- Mrs. Janssen reminisces about her past as a career girl and her reliance on others for help.
- The protagonist helps Mrs. Janssen retrieve her glasses, sparking a conversation about Mirjam and potential leads.
- Mrs. Janssen shares details about Mirjam's interactions with Amalia, Ursie, and a possible boyfriend named Tobias.
- Mrs. Janssen reveals a discovery of dust drawings on jars, indicating the initials "M" and "T" for Mirjam and Tobias.
- The protagonist reflects on the significance of Mirjam's potential actions for love during wartime.
- Mrs. Janssen presents a wooden stake used for gardening, which triggers a realization in the protagonist.
- The protagonist rushes to the back door and experiments with the latch, uncovering a crucial detail about its functionality.
- The protagonist's actions suggest a potential breakthrough in understanding Mirjam's disappearance.
- The text highlights the protagonist's determination to solve the mystery and the significance of small details.
- The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of wartime on human emotions and actions.
- The protagonist's realization about the back door's latch may hold the key to understanding Mirjam's actions.
- The text conveys a sense of urgency and determination in unraveling the mystery surrounding Mirjam's disappearance.
The Search for Mirjam Roodveldt
- The narrator reflects on the decision to join the military as a symbolic stand against the Nazis and how it turned into a fool's errand
- The narrator feels guilty for Bas's death and is obsessed with finding Mirjam as a way to save one life after causing another's demise
- The narrator learns of Mirjam's disappearance 52 hours ago and decides to help find her
- The narrator seeks Mrs. Janssen's help and is served almond pastries, her favorite, as they discuss Mirjam
- Mrs. Janssen provides information about Mirjam, including her liking for a maintenance man in her building, her love for cinema, and her polite nature
- The narrator feels ashamed for initially viewing Mirjam as a puzzle to solve and a way to take revenge on the Nazi system
- Mrs. Janssen's vulnerability and loneliness deeply affect the narrator
- The narrator offers to retrieve Mrs. Janssen's glasses, realizing her loneliness and vulnerability
- Mrs. Janssen's dependence on the narrator and her loneliness evoke a strong emotional response
- The narrator's emotional response to Mrs. Janssen's situation reflects a shift in perspective, from viewing Mirjam as a puzzle to recognizing her as a scared girl
- The narrator decides to burn the notes about Mirjam and Mrs. Janssen's observations
- The narrator's emotional response to Mrs. Janssen's situation prompts a shift in perspective, leading to a deeper understanding of Mirjam as a life, rather than a mere puzzle to solve
The Hidden Camera
- Hanneke is worried about the fate of a girl being helped by Bas, who might get caught by the Nazis and die
- Mina interrupts their conversation, horrified, revealing that the crèche is closing down and the children are being transported with Mirjam
- Mina points out that the camera hidden in the carriage will be found by the Nazis, endangering everyone involved in the resistance
- Ollie, Leo, and Sanne are gathered to figure out what to do about the situation with the camera
- Leo blames Mina for being "stupid" and taking pictures, while Ollie tries to calm the tension
- Mrs. de Vries is furious that they are all gathered in her house
- The group discusses the possibility of the camera not being found, but Mina is certain that it will be discovered during transport
- Sanne suggests that the carriage might be left in the theater, but Leo argues that it doesn't make the situation any better
- Ollie explains that the theater is now strict about who enters, and everything has changed since the Council members and their families are being called up
- Leo suggests asking Walter, who oversees the theater and helps falsify papers for the children in the crèche
- The group is trying to find a solution to the imminent danger posed by the hidden camera
- They are struggling to come up with a plan to deal with the situation and are feeling the pressure of the rapidly changing circumstances
Family confrontation and reprieve
- The protagonist returns home after staying out all night.
- The protagonist's parents are upset and confront her about her absence.
- The protagonist lies about her whereabouts, claiming to have been helping a colleague.
- The protagonist's mother offers a reprieve by not discussing the morning's events further.
- The protagonist complies with her mother's instructions and changes her clothes.
- The family has an unusually abundant breakfast, and the protagonist's father closely watches her.
- The protagonist helps with household chores to avoid leaving the house.
- The father encourages the mother to play the piano, and the protagonist longs to hear her play.
- The protagonist is exhausted and eagerly awaits meeting with Ollie and the group.
- The protagonist wonders whether to go to Leo's or wait for Ollie to contact her.
- The protagonist is closely monitored by her mother and feels trapped at home.
- The protagonist reminisces about her mother's piano playing.
Revelations about Amalia and Mirjam
- Hanneke confronts Christoffel about his knowledge of the hidden shelf
- Christoffel admits to accidentally discovering Amalia in the hiding space
- Christoffel and Amalia had grown up together, along with another girl named Mirjam
- Christoffel confesses his unrequited love for Mirjam
- Hanneke realizes that the letter mentioning "T" was referring to Christoffel
- Christoffel explains that Amalia sought his help to escape
- Amalia had posed as Mirjam and left without informing Mrs. Janssen
- Hanneke questions how Amalia was carrying Mirjam's papers on the night of the raid
- The interaction sheds light on the complex relationships between Amalia, Mirjam, and Christoffel
- Christoffel's emotional breakdown reveals the depth of his connection to the situation
- The revelation adds complexity and depth to the story's characters and their motivations
- The new information deepens the mystery surrounding Amalia and Mirjam's actions
Friendship and Mystery
- The narrator recalls a past encounter with her friend Elsbeth, where she declined a wedding invitation, ending their friendship.
- The narrator discovers the identity of a girl named Amalia, who is dead.
- The narrator interacts with Christoffel, who is concerned about Mrs. Janssen's whereabouts.
- Mrs. Janssen had expressed urgency in meeting the narrator but had left the house before Christoffel arrived.
- The narrator becomes worried about Mrs. Janssen's potential rash actions.
- The narrator realizes that Christoffel unintentionally revealed important information about a secret shelf.
- The narrator starts to suspect Christoffel may be involved in the mystery.
- The narrator decides to investigate Mr. Kreuk, who introduced her to Mrs. Janssen.
- The narrator becomes suspicious of Christoffel's comment about the shelf and his lack of realization.
- The narrator prevents Christoffel from leaving and contemplates his involvement in the mystery.
- The narrator realizes the significance of Christoffel's specific mention of the shelf.
- The narrator becomes increasingly suspicious of Christoffel and his role in the unfolding events.
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