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Now our Secret Annex has truly become secret. Because so many houses are being searched for hidden bicycles, Mr. Kugler thought it would be better to have a bookcase built in front of the entrance to our hiding place. It swings out on its hinges and opens like a door. Mr. Voskuijl did the carpentry work. (Mr. Voskuijl has been told that the seven of us are in hiding, and he's been most helpful.)

—The Diary of a Young Girl,
Anne Frank

Which phrases from each passage support the theme "Putting others’ needs before your own takes courage”? Check all that apply.

Mr. Voskuijl has been told that the seven of us are in hiding . . .
Mr. Kugler thought it would be better to have a bookcase built in front of the entrance . . .
[S]he leaned down and picked it up for me
I knew how precious her diary was to Anne

Answer 1

The phrases that support the theme "Putting others’ needs before your own takes courage" are:

1. Mr. Voskuijl has been told that the seven of us are in hiding . . . - This supports the theme as it shows Mr. Voskuijl's willingness to help despite the danger involved in knowing about the people in hiding.

2. Mr. Kugler thought it would be better to have a bookcase built in front of the entrance . . . - This phrase illustrates Mr. Kugler's concern for the safety of those in hiding and his proactive approach to protect them, which reflects putting their needs above his own.

The other options do not seem to pertain directly to the theme, as they do not explicitly indicate an act of courage or selflessness related to putting others' needs first.