The Hiding Place Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was razzia?

A lightning fast search and seizure conducted by German troops who are looking for young Dutchmen to work in German munitions factories.

What happens when soldiers come to Nollies and Flips house?

Peter and his brother hide under the table; but their younger sister, who cannot lie, tells the soldiers that they are there. Fortunately, the soldiers think she is fooling and go on to the next house.

By 1943, who are the first people Corrie places in safe houses?

Her friend, Harry de Vries (the bulldog) and his wife Cato.

What happens to Harry and Cato?

The Germans raid the house where they are hiding, and everyone is arrested. Cato, because she is Christian, is released. Signup and view all the answers

Who becomes a somewhat unlikely ally in this incident?

Rolf van Vliet, a policeman, who helps Corrie and Cato see The Bulldog one last time. Signup and view all the answers

During this period, what does the Beje become?

It is headquarters of the ever-expanding underground network of people who are helping Jews escape from the Nazis. Signup and view all the answers

How do people communicate information over the phone?

A code using terms dealing with watch repair is employed. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Eusebius Smit, or Eusie?

His name is really Meyer Mossel, and he is the first Jewish refugee to stay permanently at the Beje. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the next three residents, and why is one of them particularly important to life in the Beje?

A young lawyer, the watch shop apprentice, and an electrician, Leendert, who wires an alarm system for the house. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pickwick suggest that the people at the Beje do?

Hold regular practice drills to hide quickly in the secret room in case the house is raided. Signup and view all the answers

Ultimately, how many 'guests' stayed permanently at the Beje?

Seven. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the group vote whether or not one of the residents, Mary, can continue to stay there?

Because she is the oldest resident, she is very slow, she has asthma, and her breathing is very noisy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Razzia and Soldiers' Visit

Razzia: A rapid search and seizure by German troops targeting young Dutchmen for forced labor in munitions factories.
In a raid at Nollies and Flips' house, Peter and his brother hide while their younger sister, unable to lie, reveals their location. The soldiers dismiss her claim as a joke and leave.

Safe Houses and Arrests

By 1943, hiding Jews becomes increasingly difficult, prompting the need for safe houses in Haarlem.
Corrie’s friends, Harry de Vries (nicknamed "the bulldog") and his wife Cato, are the first individuals she shelters.
Their hiding place is discovered by Germans, leading to the arrest of all residents; Cato is released due to her Christian background.

Alliances and Network Expansions

Rolf van Vliet, a policeman, emerges as an ally, assisting Corrie and Cato in a final meeting with Harry.
The Beje, Corrie’s home, evolves into the central operation point for the underground network aiding Jewish escapees from the Nazis.

Communication and Residents

A coded language relating to watch repair is used for discreet telephone communication regarding the underground activities.
Eusebius Smit, or Eusie, the first permanent Jewish refugee at the Beje, is actually named Meyer Mossel.
Three new residents join the Beje: a young lawyer, a watch shop apprentice, and Leendert, an electrician who installs an alarm system.

Safety Drills and Guest Statistics

Pickwick suggests conducting regular practice drills to efficiently use the hidden room if German soldiers raid the Beje.
A total of seven individuals, referred to as "guests," eventually stay permanently at the Beje.

Resident Evaluation

The group holds a vote to decide on Mary’s continued residency due to concerns about her age, slow mobility, asthma, and noisy breathing.

Description

Test your knowledge on Chapter 7 of 'The Hiding Place' with these flashcards. Learn key terms and events, including the concept of razzia and the tense encounter at Nollies and Flip's house. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of this poignant story.