The Hiding Place Overview

Questions and Answers

What happens to Mama?

She has a stroke.

Does Mama recover from her stroke?

False

What lesson does Corrie learn from her mother?

Love.

Who is next to marry in the Ten Boom family?

Nollie. Signup and view all the answers

What unusual occurrence takes place during the wedding service?

Mama sings the words to the whole song at Nollie's wedding. Signup and view all the answers

Is this the beginning of Mother's recovery?

False Signup and view all the answers

After Betsie catches a cold, how does it affect Corrie's life?

Much more hectic. Signup and view all the answers

After studying with her father and taking classes, what does Corrie become?

A watchmaker. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the bulldog?

A Jew whom the Ten Booms always see on their daily walk. Signup and view all the answers

What changes affect the Ten Booms' ordered existence?

They couldn't get parts from Jewish suppliers in Germany. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Otto persecute Christoffels but show respect for Corrie's father?

He feels that he doesn't need to show respect to Christoffels but must show respect to Corrie's father since he is his boss. Signup and view all the answers

What news does the family receive over the radio?

There will not be war; Holland will remain neutral. Signup and view all the answers

What awakens the family that same night?

Bombs. Signup and view all the answers

What is Corrie's dream that night?

She and her family were taken far away in a wagon, never to return. Signup and view all the answers

How does Holland hold out against Germany? How does Corrie know that her country is lost? What year is this?

<ul> <li>5 days</li> <li>The Queen had left</li> <li>1940</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What is life like during the German occupation?

Not awful; bearable. Signup and view all the answers

How does the family receive accurate news reports?

By radio. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Ten Booms finally begin to realize?

Germans were persecuting the Jews in Haarlem. Signup and view all the answers

How are the Ten Booms able to help their Jewish neighbor, Mr. Weil?

They invite him to stay with them; Willem sneaks him out to safety. Signup and view all the answers

What unusual sight do Corrie and her father see after that?

The bulldog without his bulldogs. Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to the dogs and why?

Mr. de Vries (bulldog) kills them because he figures once he is taken, no one will be there to take care of them. Signup and view all the answers

How do the Ten Booms respond?

They offer him to stay with them. Signup and view all the answers

What does Corrie's nephew, Peter, do after the church sermon?

He stopped paying attention. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Katrien and Annaliese?

Jews hiding in Nollie's house. Signup and view all the answers

What does Peter play on the organ that gets him in trouble?

He is arrested for playing an illegal piece of music. Signup and view all the answers

After Peter's arrest, who visits the Ten Booms, and why are they there?

Mrs. Kleermaker- she can't go back home, she's afraid; Elderly Couple- arrested neighbors; their fear of being arrested. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Ten Booms do with the visitors?

Hide them upstairs in a bedroom. Signup and view all the answers

What does Willem need to place the people and what does he suggest Corrie do to get them?

Ration cards; she should find her own sources to get them. Signup and view all the answers

How does Corrie get the ration cards?

She gets Fred Koornstra, head of the Food Office, to sneak them for her. Signup and view all the answers

What is gradually developing at the Beje?

An underground system to save Jews. Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Kik, Willem's son, take Corrie to meet one evening?

Pickwick, who had lots of people involved in the underground to save the Jews. Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct result of that meeting?

Mr. Smit came to construct the secret room. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the secret room constructed?

A wall behind Corrie's bedroom. Signup and view all the answers

What method is devised as a system to warn others that the house is safe to enter?

As long as the wooden triangle advertising Alpina watches appears in the shop window, it is safe to enter. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mama's Condition

Mama suffers a stroke, significantly affecting her speech abilities.
Despite minimal recovery, she manages to express love and teaches Corrie the importance of this value.

Family Developments

Nollie is next to marry in the TenBoom family.
An unusual event occurs at Nollie's wedding when Mama sings the entire song, described as a final "gift from God" before her passing.
After Betsie falls ill, Corrie's life becomes more chaotic as she juggles additional responsibilities.

Career Path

Corrie, after gaining knowledge from her father and attending classes, becomes a watchmaker.

Nazi Influence

The family’s routines are disrupted as they can no longer source parts from Jewish suppliers in Germany due to rising tensions leading to war.
Otto shows respect to Corrie's father, as he is his superior, while he disrespects Christoffels.

Initial War Shock

The family hears radio announcements claiming Holland will remain neutral and not go to war.
This is shattered when they are awakened by bombing raids that night, leading to Corrie's ominous dream of being taken away in a wagon.

German Occupation

The TenBoom family experiences life during the German occupation as not too harsh but increasingly complicated.
They begin to grasp the severity of Nazi persecution against Jews in Haarlem.

Acts of Courage

The TenBooms assist their Jewish neighbor, Mr. Weil, by providing shelter and arranging for his safe escape.
After witnessing the bulldog without his dogs, which were killed to avoid abandonment, the TenBooms offer Mr. deVries hospitality.

Neighborhood Tensions

Peter, Corrie's nephew, gets into trouble for playing music deemed illegal during a church service, resulting in his arrest.
Visitors seeking refuge arrive at the Beje, including Mrs. Kleermaker and an elderly couple fearing arrest, due to the family’s reputation for safety.

Resourcefulness in Crisis

Willem requires ration cards for the hidden guests, prompting Corrie to locate alternative sources for these cards.
Corrie successfully obtains ration cards through Fred Koornstra, the head of the Food Office, facilitating continued support for those in hiding.

Underground Network

An underground system to save Jews gradually emerges at the Beje.
Kik introduces Corrie to Pickwick, a key figure with connections to the underground movement, leading to the construction of a secret room behind Corrie's bedroom.

Safety Communication

A wooden triangle in the shop window signals that it is safe for people to enter the house, establishing a discreet alert system amidst ongoing dangers.

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Description

Explore the emotional journey of Corrie Ten Boom and her family in 'The Hiding Place.' From Mama's stroke to the wedding of Nollie, witness how love, faith, and resilience shape their lives amidst the escalating threat of war. Delve into the pivotal moments that define their faith and courage during dark times.