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Grace Christian Grace Christian Academy
Upper School Summer Reading
2021-2022
Investigate – Create – Integrate
Purpose for Summer Reading at GCA:
• Keep students academically engaged over the summer.
• Foster a love of reading.
• Encourage looking at texts through a biblical lens.
• Provide unity for the beginning of the school year.
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 1
English 9 College Prep
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Sexton (lynne.sexton@gcarams.org)
Welcome to 9th grade English! As an upper school, we are doing a school-wide read for the summer of 2021.
It is our hope that as you read, you will reflect on your own spiritual walk and how you can grow into a deeper
relationship with Christ. When we return to school, we will have intentional activities and discussions
centered around our summer reading to provide a deeper meaning to our reading and challenge to our
spiritual walk. All assignments will be due on the summer reading due date: Friday, August 13th.
Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please
include the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection
of the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
Highlight and label these.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews and others
hunted by the Nazis in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day, however,
Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration camps to
die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith, hope
and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 29 Honors English
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Sexton (lynne.sexton@gcarams.org)
Welcome to 9th grade Honors English! As an upper school, we are doing a school-wide read for the summer of
2021. It is our hope that as you read, you will reflect on your own spiritual walk and how you can grow into a
deeper relationship with Christ. When we return to school, we will have intentional activities and discussions
centered around our summer reading to provide a deeper meaning to our reading and challenge to our
spiritual walk. All assignments will be due on the summer reading due date: Friday, August 13th.
1. Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please
include the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection
of the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
Highlight and label these.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and
others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day,
however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration
camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith,
hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 32. Required Reading: Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
• Annotations: Purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy
because you will be annotating the text while reading. Annotations will be used for class
discussion and the assessment on the book. Remember, electronic books are not acceptable for
this assignment.
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include
page numbers for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per act inside of the book (on the first page of
each act).
• Written Component: Write a one-page essay in which you identify a recurring symbol and analyze
its impact on and importance to your book as a whole. Refer directly to your book, providing
specific evidence. Should you include a quote from the book, it must be two lines or fewer in
length. Your essay must be in MLA format, typed, and printed.
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 4English 10 College Prep
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Brown (francie.brown@gcarams.org)
Welcome to 10th grade English! As an upper school, we are doing a school-wide read for the summer of 2021.
It is our hope that as you read, you will reflect on your own spiritual walk and how you can grow into a deeper
relationship with Christ. When we return to school, we will have intentional activities and discussions
centered around our summer reading to provide a deeper meaning to our reading and challenge to our
spiritual walk. All assignments will be due on the summer reading due date: Friday, August 13th.
Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please
include the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection
of the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and
others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day,
however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration
camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith,
hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 5English 10 Honors
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Brown (francie.brown@gcarams.org)
Welcome to 10th grade Honors English! This summer, you will be reading two books, one that is a school-wide
read, and one from the AP College Board Recommended Reading List. My goal is for you to enjoy the books
while gaining valuable life lessons. Contact me if you have questions. All assignments are due on the summer
reading due date: Friday, August 13th.
1. Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include
the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection of
the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and
others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day,
however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration
camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith,
hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
2. Required Reading: Night by Elie Wiesel
a. Annotations: Purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy
because you will be annotating the text while reading. Annotations will be used for class
discussion and the assessment on the book. Remember, electronic books are not
acceptable for this assignment.
i. Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please
include page numbers for each word.
ii. Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the
first page of each chapter).
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 6b. Rhetorical Analysis: Using the list of Rhetorical Devices below, identify and highlight 20
devices from each list in your book (up to 3 rhetorical devices can be repeated twice),
highlight them, and label what the rhetorical device is in margin. Please take time to look up
what each rhetorical device is; a definition for each is not provided.
Rhetorical Strategies:
Anaphora Personification Hyperbole Exemplum
Antithesis Rhetorical Question Metaphor Apostrophe
Asyndeton Allusion Parallelism Repetition
Alliteration Imagery Pathos Understatement
Understatement Satire Paralipsis Repetition
Appeal to Fear Logos Argument using cause- Irony
and-effect structure
Appeal to Patriotism Ethos Argument using compare-and-
contrast structure
c. Written Component: Write a one-page essay in which you identify a recurring symbol and
analyze its impact on and importance to your book as a whole. Refer directly to your book,
providing specific evidence. Should you include a quote from the book, it must be two lines or
fewer in length. Your essay must be in MLA format, typed and printed.
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 7English 11 College Prep
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Gouge (misty.gouge@gcarams.org)
Hi, 11th grade students! As an upper school, we are doing a school-wide read for the summer of 2021. It is
our hope that as you read, you will reflect on your own spiritual walk and how you can grow into a deeper
relationship with Christ. When we return to school, we will have intentional activities and discussions
centered around our summer reading to provide a deeper meaning to our reading and challenge to our
spiritual walk. All assignments will be due on the summer reading due date: Friday, August 13th.
Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include
the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection of
the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and
others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day,
however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration
camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith,
hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 8English 12 College Prep & Dual Enrollment English
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Gouge (misty.gouge@gcarams.org)
Welcome to Senior Summer Reading 2021! As an upper school, we are doing a school-wide read for the
summer of 2021. It is our hope that as you read, you will reflect on your own spiritual walk and how you can
grow into a deeper relationship with Christ. When we return to school, we will have intentional activities
and discussions centered around our summer reading to provide a deeper meaning to our reading and
challenge to our spiritual walk. All assignments will be due on the summer reading due date: Friday, August
13th.
Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include
the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection of
the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and
others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day,
however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration
camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith,
hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 9AP Literature and Composition
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Gouge (misty.gouge@gcarams.org)
Hi AP Literature students! This summer, you will be reading two books, one that is a school-wide read and
one that will be the starting point for our curriculum. My goal is for you to enjoy the books while gaining
valuable lessons. Contact me if you have questions. All assignments are due on the summer reading due date:
Friday, August 13th.
1. Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include
the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection of
the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and
others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day,
however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration
camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith,
hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
2. Required Reading: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
• Annotations: Purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy
because you will be annotating the text while reading. Annotations will be used for class
discussion and the assessment on the book.
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include page
numbers for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Identify 10 literary devices: symbolism, allusion, juxtaposition, paradox, oxymoron,
simile, metaphor, static character, dynamic character, foil character, foreshadowing, etc.
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 10You may use the same device up to three times as long as the examples are different.
• Written Component: One theme that appears in many works of science fiction is that
technology is dangerous; it may change or harm human society in ways unforeseen by its
designers. In a well-organized essay, explain how different types of technology in Fahrenheit
451 contribute to the downfall of humanity. In addition, discuss what aspects of human nature
enhance such destructiveness. Essays should be typed in MLA format.
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 11AP Language and Composition
Summer Reading 2021
Mrs. Brown (francie.brown@gcarams.org)
Hi AP Language students! This summer, you will be reading two books, one that is a school-wide read, and
one from the AP College Board Recommended Reading List. My goal is for you to enjoy the books while
gaining valuable life lessons. Contact me if you have questions. All assignments are due on the summer
reading due date: Friday, August 13th.
1. Required Reading: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Please purchase a new copy of this book for this assignment. While the book is widely available, we have been
able to obtain copies of the book at bulk rate for a discounted price of $7.25. You can purchase the book here:
https://gcacamps.wufoo.com/forms/s1xipd5d0g0grji/
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include
the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
o Note: As you read, consider Corrie Ten Boom’s worldview and how she managed to
maintain her faith despite her circumstances.
• Written Component: Answer each question in the study guide provided at the back of this
packet. Please type your answers in complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of
every question. Your entries should be in MLA format and printed before class.
• Creative Component: Based on your reading, write a song or poem that relates to Corrie’s story.
You may choose to write it from the perspective of any character in the book or as a reflection of
the theme of the book. Your poem should include:
o 3 stanzas with 4 or more lines each.
o A chorus (2-4 lines) that repeats throughout the poem.
o Two poetic devices: personification, simile, metaphor, symbolism, alliteration, etc.
o An illustration or picture that enhances the meaning of the poem.
o Be prepared to read your poem (or sing your song) to the class on the due date.
Text Overview: In their quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and
others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building. One day,
however, Corrie and her family are betrayed. They are captured and sent to the notorious Nazi concentration
camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her story--and the story of how faith,
hope and love ultimately triumphed over unthinkable evil (Amazon.com).
2. Required Reading: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
• Annotations:
o Highlight 10 vocab words and define on a separate piece of paper (typed). Please include
the page number for each word.
o Write 3 plot points (3 things that happened) per chapter inside of the book (on the first
page of each chapter).
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 12• Rhetorical Analysis: Using the list of Rhetorical Devices below, identify and highlight 20 devices
from each list in your book (up to 3 rhetorical devices can be repeated twice), highlight them,
and label what the rhetorical device is in margin. Please take time to look up what each
rhetorical device is; a definition for each is not provided.
Rhetorical Strategies:
Anaphora Personification Hyperbole Exemplum
Antithesis Rhetorical Question Metaphor Apostrophe
Asyndeton Allusion Parallelism Repetition
Alliteration Imagery Pathos Understatement
Understatement Satire Paralipsis Repetition
Appeal to Fear Logos Argument using cause- Irony
and-effect structure
Appeal to Patriotism Ethos Argument using compare-and-
contrast structure
• Written Component: Write a one-page essay in which you identify a recurring symbol and
analyze its impact on and importance to your book as a whole. Refer directly to your book,
providing specific evidence. Should you include a quote from the book, it must be two lines or
fewer in length. Your essay must be in MLA format, typed and printed.
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 13Summer Reading The Hiding Place Student Response Journal
Directions: After reading each chapter of The Hiding Place, answer the following questions in
complete sentences. Be sure to answer all parts of the question. Answers should be typed in
MLA format.
Chapter 1
Corrie describes the oddities of her house with affection. It is obvious the Beje is her home, and
despite its age and its tilting floors, she loves it. Pretend your own house is on the market for sale. The
real estate agent has asked you to describe, in writing, what things you love most about the house.
What things about it make it special and make it home?
Chapter 2
Corrie’s father places a high value on education. Although he had to quit school early to go to work in
the watch shop, he was self-taught in such subjects as theology, history, and literature – in five
languages. Do you feel education is as important as Mr. Ten Boom did? Do you feel it is more
important for some people than for others? Are there any reforms you feel would benefit our
educational system today?
Chapter 3
Corrie and Karel are interested in each other but things are complicated. How do you feel about the
lack of support from Karel’s family? How have things changed over the years?
Chapter 4
Corrie surprises herself by discovering she has a talent for watch repair. Three years after her
mother’s death she becomes, in fact, the first licensed woman watchmaker in Holland. What talent or
talents do you have? What goals or hopes do you have to use those talents in the future?
Chapter 5
At the beginning of this chapter, Corrie is awakened by the sounds of Germany’s invasion of
Holland. Imagine yourself in a similar situation, and suppose that you must get the news of the
invasion to a family member who is out of the country. Write a telegram message that explains
what is happening and warns your family member to stay away. Telegrams charge by the word. So,
your message must be fewer than 15 words long.
Chapter 6
Explain how Peter stuns his family when he plays Holland’s national anthem in church. Pretend
that you were forbidden to say the pledge of allegiance or sing your country’s national anthem.
How would you feel about this?
Chapter 7
By the end of this chapter the Ten Boom family have begun taking in “orphans” – the ones refused by
other members of the underground because they are too dangerous. Corrie calls them her family.
What does the word “family” mean to you?
Chapter 8
When Corrie receives a summons to go to the police office, she prepares for the worst-case scenario
by packing a “prison bag.” What did she plan to take? If you were in a similar situation, what would you
pack?
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 14Chapter 9
After his arrest, Mr. Ten Boom quotes scripture from memory. He chooses “Thou art my hiding
place and my shield: I hope in Thy word… Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe…” What is your
main “hiding place”? Where do you find comfort in a time of trouble?
Chapter 10
On April 15, 1944, Corrie celebrates her birthday alone in her prison cell by singing a child’s song. If
you were alone on your birthday, how would you mark the occasion?
Chapter 11
The Lieutenant tells Corrie that while he appears to be a person of some authority, he, too, is in
prison. Explain what you think that statement means.
Chapter 12
Corrie is grateful to be in Vught, around people again. She refers to the situation as a paradox. Look
up the term “paradox” and explain the paradoxical nature of this experience.
Paradox:
Explanation:
Chapter 13
Betsie makes Corrie a list of things she is thankful for at Ravensbruck. What are some things you are
thankful for?
Chapter 14
Corrie finally understands exactly why she should be thankful for the fleas, as they are what keep the
guards away at night, making it possible for Corrie to hold a worship service. Can you apply this lesson
to your own life? Is there something you might not be thankful for, but probably should be?
Chapter 15 – and Overall
Theme is the message the writer intends for the reader to understand and know. If you
could choose one song that would express the overall theme of this book, which song would you
choose? Select a song and share a portion of the lyrics and explain how they relate to the story of
The Hiding Place.
GCA Upper School 2021-2022 Summer Reading page 15You can also read
