Questions and Answers
How long has Corrie been in prison at the start of this chapter?
Three months
When Corrie steps into hut number four where tulips are planted, whom does she see again?
Lieutenant Rahms
What did Lieutenant Rahms do that made Corrie think this meeting might be a subtle trap?
He saw she was cold and shivering and started a fire to warm her.
For what did the Germans believe the Beje was used?
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What activity did Corrie tell the Lieutenant about?
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What is the Lieutenant's response when Corrie asks him, 'Is there darkness in your life, Lieutenant?'
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What does the Lieutenant worry about each day?
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Did the Lieutenant continue to talk to Corrie about her activities?
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What does Lieutenant Rahms want to discuss with Corrie each morning?
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What did Lieutenant Rahms tell Corrie about Corridor F?
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What did Corrie find in Corridor F?
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What did the new head matron have her guard do to Corrie's bed?
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Did the guard find anything under Corrie's mattress?
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What was Corrie worried the guard would find under her mattress?
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When Corrie entered Lieutenant Rahms office for the reading of her father's will, whom did she see?
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Whose appearance shocked Corrie the most?
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Where was Willem's son Kik?
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What did they learn about their father's death?
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What did Nollie give Corrie?
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What happened to the six Jews hiding in the Beje?
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Who was the one Jew that did not escape?
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In father's will who received the Beje?
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If the Beje was to be sold how was the money to be divided?
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Study Notes
Corrie's Prison Experience
- Corrie has been imprisoned for three months at the chapter's onset.
- She encounters Lieutenant Rahms again in hut number four, where tulips are growing.
Lieutenant Rahms' Actions and Concerns
- Lieutenant Rahms kindles a fire for Corrie, raising her suspicion of a potential trap.
- The Germans suspect the Beje serves as a headquarters for ration cards.
- When questioned about personal darkness, Rahms admits to great darkness and struggles with his duties.
- His main worry revolves around the safety of his wife and children.
Conversations and Revelations
- Lieutenant Rahms is interested in discussing Corrie's childhood and family, avoiding her current activities.
- He advises Corrie to walk slowly in Corridor F for her safety.
- In Corridor F, Corrie discovers what remains of Betsie's home.
Authority's Scrutiny
- A new head matron instructs a guard to inspect Corrie's bed by sweeping under the mattress.
- The guard finds no items, but Corrie is anxious about her hidden Gospels being discovered.
Family Reunion and Grim News
- At the reading of her father's will, Corrie is united with family: Nollie, Willem, Betsie, Tine, and Flip.
- Willem appears gaunt and distressed, reflecting the hardships faced under oppression.
- Willem's son, Kik, was captured after aiding an American.
Father's Death and Legacy
- The family learns their father died in a hospital corridor after becoming ill in his cell and was buried in a pauper's grave.
- Nollie gifts Corrie a Bible on a necklace, representing hope and faith.
- All but one of the six Jews hiding in the Beje remain safe; Mary was caught during daytime.
Inheritance and Family Division
- According to their father’s will, Betsie and Corrie inherit the Beje.
- If the Beje were sold, the proceeds would be equally divided among all siblings, reflecting their father's love for each child.
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Explore the intense narrative of Corrie's imprisonment, her interactions with Lieutenant Rahms, and the constant threat of authority. This quiz delves into their conversations, the challenges they face, and the underlying themes of safety and familial concerns. Test your understanding of the significant events and character dynamics in this chapter.
