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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Chapter 4 begin?

2. The family practices until they can hide all evidence of others in what amount of time?

3. What are the Jews around Haarlem required to wear?

4. With whom does Corrie live?

5. Why does Bulldog poison his dogs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who helps Corrie in her quest to help the Jews in Holland? How do these people help her?

2. What does the family travel together to do? Who does Corrie see on this trip?

3. What does William say about Karel? What happens between Karel and Corrie?

4. With whom does Willem arrive? What has happened to this individual? How do people interpret this?

5. How does Corrie feel about going to school? What advice does she get from others in her family?

6. Where does Corrie live? With whom does she live?

7. What is happening on the day that the novel opens? Describe the events.

8. How does Betsie's illness affect Corrie? What changes do the sisters make in their home and the watch shop?

9. Who works in the shop? Describe how the shop operates.

10. What medical problem does Aunt Jans have? What does Corrie learn to do for her? What happens in January in regards to Aunt Jans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Was Casper a good father to his children? Use specific examples from the book to back up your answer. How does Casper influence the moral development and actions of his children?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the conditions of the camp. What was life like for the prisoners? Discuss at least three ways that Corrie and the other prisoners tried to cope with the conditions.

Essay Topic 3

How does the faith of the Ten Booms both influence their actions and help them in the camps? Give specific examples from the book. Why do you think they continued to believe so strongly in spite of the challenges that they faced?

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