Question

In a fury, he flung my identification card at my head and approached me almost in a bent-over position, as though bent with rage. "Aren't you ashamed that you are helping Jewish garbage?" he snarled at me. He then began to curse me, shouting terrible words and saying that I was a traitor, that I would get a terrible punishment. He kept on cursing uncontrollably. I remained standing as tall as I could, not reacting at all to his words. The more he shouted, the more nervous he became. He began to pace from wall to wall. Suddenly, he spun on his heel and said, "What shall I do with you?" Why does Miep react in this way?
She wants to gain control of the situation.
She is shocked by his insults.
She has sympathy for the fellow Austrian.
She plans to confess her crimes.

Answer 1

A. She wants to gain control of the situation. We can tell because she confidently stands up tall even when she could have been afraid. Her courage eventually makes the othe character nervous

Answer 2

The reason why Miep reacted in this way when the Austrian confronted her is; She wants to gain control of the situation.

Miep was one of the people who helped Anne Frank and her family when they were hiding away from the Nazis that sought their death.

• In the scenario described above, Miep was uncovered by one of her fellow Austrians, who did not like that she helped Anne and her family.

• Miep stood tall during the bashing to gain control of the situation and not react rashly. This will prevent further provocation.

• So, option A is right.

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