United StatesThe Anne Frank and Miep Gies Connection
Grade Levels: 4 - 8
Have students read the entire Dateline story about Miep Gies. Then have them answer the questions below.
Questions about Miep's Life
- Where was Miep born?
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- Where was she moved to, and why?
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Life During The War
- To whom did Miep lend an ear during the war years?
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- What was one important thing this person said to Miep?
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- Why is that statement important?
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- What did Miep do with Anne's diary?
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- Who did Otto know for certain didn't survive the Holocaust?
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- Who did Otto hope survived the war?
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- Who went to the Central Station when the war was over, hoping to find
survivors?
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Student Interpretation
In the space below, describe what kind of person Miep is, based on
what you have read thus far.
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