The Girl in the Blue Coat 1-5: Quiz

Which item does Hanneke deliver to Mrs. Janssen at the beginning of "Girl in the Blue Coat"?

• A bouquet of flowers

• A package of meat

• A pair of shoes

What is the main reason Hanneke takes on the job of finding and delivering black market goods?

• She enjoys the thrill of breaking the law

• She needs money to support her family

• She wants to help the resistance

How does Hanneke react when Mrs. Janssen asks her to find Mirjam, the missing Jewish girl?

• She immediately agrees to help

• She hesitates and initially refuses

• She reports Mrs. Janssen to the authorities

Which of the following best describes Hanneke’s relationship with Bas, her deceased boyfriend, as revealed in chapters 1-5?

• She feels guilty about his death

• She has moved on and rarely thinks of him

• She blames his family for his death

What does Hanneke notice about the photograph of Mirjam that makes her investigation more challenging?

• The photograph is blurry and unclear

• Mirjam is wearing a disguise in the photo

• The photo is several years old

Why does Hanneke decide to help Mrs. Janssen find Mirjam, despite her initial reluctance?

• She is threatened by Mrs. Janssen

• She feels a sense of responsibility and empathy

• She is offered a large sum of money

Analyze how the setting of Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation influences Hanneke’s actions in the first five chapters.

• It makes her more cautious and secretive in her dealings

• It encourages her to openly defy the authorities

• It has no significant impact on her behavior

What evidence from chapters 1-5 suggests that Hanneke is conflicted about her role in the black market?

• She brags about her success to her friends

• She expresses discomfort and guilt about her work

• She tries to expand her business

How does the author use Hanneke’s interactions with her parents to develop her character in the early chapters?

• By showing her as rebellious and disrespectful

• By highlighting her sense of duty and protectiveness

• By portraying her as indifferent to her family

Based on Hanneke’s actions and thoughts in chapters 1-5, what can be inferred about her motivations for continuing her dangerous work?

• She is motivated solely by financial gain

• She is driven by a mix of guilt, responsibility, and a desire to help others

• She wants to become famous