FITZ- High School ELA

Weekend homework: Read Chapter 2 of The Hiding Place

🔹 Guided Reading Questions

1. How does Corrie describe her family’s home, the Beje?

2. What kind of work does Father ten Boom do, and what is his reputation in the community?

3. What role does Corrie’s mother play in their home and in the lives of others?

4. Who are Corrie’s siblings, and what do we learn about each of them in this chapter?

5. What event does Corrie witness that introduces her to the idea of death?

6. How does Corrie’s father use faith to comfort her when she becomes frightened?

7. What do the Ten Boom family’s actions tell you about their values?

8. What lesson about trust or faith does Corrie begin learning here?

9. Why do you think Corrie remembers this chapter of her childhood so vividly?

10. How might this chapter foreshadow what Corrie will face later in life?

Short Answer

Corrie says, “Faith is like carrying your father’s ticket until you need it.” What does this mean, and how can that idea apply to people today?

Reinforcement Activity Options

Choose one

🎨 1. “The Beje Blueprint” (Creative Map)

Goal: Visualize the Ten Boom home and its warmth.

• Draw a simple floor plan of the Beje based on Corrie’s descriptions in Chapter 2.

• Label each room and add symbols or quotes that represent what happens there (e.g., “Mother’s sewing basket – kindness,” “Father’s watch shop – integrity”).

💌 2. “Letter to Young Corrie” (Creative Writing)

Goal: Connect emotionally with Corrie’s childhood experience.

• Students write a one-paragraph “letter” to young Corrie giving her advice, comfort, or encouragement after what she experiences in Chapter 2.

• Must reference one event or quote from the chapter. 

🎭 3. “Faith in Action” Mini-Skit

Goal: Reinforce theme and character.

• In pairs or trios, students act out a short 30-second moment from Chapter 2.

Briefly explain what the moment teaches.