The Hiding Place Chapter 8 Overview

Questions and Answers

Why is Corrie becoming uneasy at the beginning of this chapter?

Corrie is becoming uneasy because there are too many people involved in the Underground and too many people living in the small Beje.

What happens to Nollie?

Nollie is arrested for harboring a Jew named Annaliese, who is also arrested.

What message does Nollie deliver to Corrie from the prison?

Nollie delivers a message that no harm will come to Annaliese because she has told the truth.

Is Nollie right or wrong in her message?

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How does Corrie try to free Nollie?

Corrie tries to free Nollie by asking a German doctor to arrange a medical discharge. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Beje residents drill Corrie on?

The Beje residents drill Corrie on correctly answering questions the Gestapo might ask if they raid the Beje at night. Signup and view all the answers

What does Willem do to divert suspicion away from his frequent trips to Haarlem?

Willem diverts suspicion by conducting a weekly prayer session in Haarlem. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the unexpected and unpleasant visitor to the Beje one evening?

The unexpected guest is Otto, the young German watchmaker who had been fired from the ten Boom watch shop four years ago. Signup and view all the answers

What is the happy news that Corrie receives?

The happy news Corrie receives is a phone call from her sister Nollie, who has just been released from prison due to 'medical' reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the request and why does it worry Corrie?

The request is from the chief of police asking Corrie to visit him at the office, which worries her because she fears he knows something and will arrest her. Signup and view all the answers

What does the chief really want?

The chief is actually a member of the Underground and wants an informer in his department killed. Signup and view all the answers

How does Corrie respond to the chief's request?

Corrie responds cautiously, saying that she and the chief should pray for the informer to change his ways. Signup and view all the answers

Why does this event concern Corrie so much?

This event concerns Corrie because she sees it as a sign that too many people are aware of what they are doing at the Beje. Signup and view all the answers

What other piece of discouraging news does Corrie worry about?

Corrie worries about the news that their apprentice Jop has been arrested while on a mission to warn a safe house. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 8 Overview

Corrie feels uneasy about the increasing number of people involved in the Underground and the cramped living conditions at the Beje.
Nollie is arrested for harboring Annaliese, a Jew, raising concerns about implications for the family.

Nollie's Arrest and Message

Nollie assures Corrie from prison that Annaliese will be safe because she has told the truth about her actions.
Nollie's belief proves correct as Annaliese is later rescued along with forty other Jews.

Corrie's Attempts to Free Nollie

Corrie seeks to secure Nollie’s release by appealing to a German doctor for a medical discharge.
Beje residents prepare Corrie for potential Gestapo inquiries by conducting drills on how to respond during a raid.

Willem's Strategy

To reduce suspicion regarding his frequent travels, Willem organizes a weekly prayer meeting in Haarlem.

Unexpected Visitor

Otto, a young German watchmaker previously dismissed from the ten Boom shop, becomes an unwelcome guest at the Beje, creating tension.

Good News for Corrie

Corrie receives joyous news from Nollie that she has been released from prison due to claimed medical reasons.

Worrying Request from the Chief of Police

Corrie receives a concerning letter from the chief of police, requesting her presence at his office, generating fear of possible arrest.

Chief's True Intentions

It is revealed that the chief is part of the Underground and is seeking assistance to eliminate an informer in his department.

Corrie's Cautious Response

Corrie cautiously suggests that both she and the chief pray for the informer to change their ways, reflecting her apprehension about a trap.

General Concern for Safety

Corrie is troubled by the increasing awareness of their operations at the Beje, fearing impending danger.

Additional Discouraging News

Corrie learns that Jop, their apprentice, has been arrested during a mission. She worries that the Gestapo will extract critical information from him.

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This quiz covers Chapter 8 of 'The Hiding Place,' focusing on Corrie's unease about the Underground's growth and Nollie’s arrest. Explore Corrie's efforts to secure her sister's freedom while facing the dangers posed by the Gestapo. Gain insights into the actions and strategies of the ten Boom family during World War II.