The residents of the Annexe had to take several precautions

• Diary of Young Girl (C10)

The residents of the Annexe had to take several precautions while in hiding. Describe with reference to ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’.

Answer

Precautions taken at the Annexe:

• staying quiet during the day

• speaking little during the day

• less movement

• not flushing toilets during the day

• curtains always drawn

• speaking in whispers

• not moving any heavy objects or furniture

• Margot had to take heavy doses of medicine to suppress her cough

• portions were rationed so that they could last for a longer time