Q 1-5
Describe the setting of the novel.
Amsterdam, Holland, during WW 2
Who are the two optimists of the group?
Anne and her father
What dangerous activity is Mr. Dussel involved in?
Writing letters to people outside of the annex.
Why is it so important to keep the radio on?
To hear the real new from Britain and not the propaganda from Germany.
What happened to Bed as a result of taking too much valerian?
She had an attack of the nerves/panic attack
What is the genre?
Autobiography
What extra ration did the group get for Christmas?
Butter
What did Anne do that made her mother cry?
Refused to pray with her and wanted her father instead.
What is the tone of this novel so far?
Melodramatic/exaggerated emotions
They can make noise and open the curtains.
What is the purpose behind Anne writing her diary?
To share her feelings and thoughts
What did Anne reveal about the Jewish people who did not go into hiding?
Some were gassed and had their heads shaven
What happens if a young person in Holland doesn't join the German fight?
They are forced to do hard labor in Germany
Why does the garbage in the annex have to be burned?
So no one downstairs will suspect anyone is there.
What proof is found in these entries about Anne's maturity?
She is less self-centered and is beginning to put herself in "someone else's shoes"
What is the main conflict of the novel?
The struggle to survive
What made Anne so afraid that she crawled into her father's room in the middle of the night?
She was afraid of the war planes and gunfire
Why did Anne stop writing shorthand?
Her vision was getting worse.
What is served with almost every meal?
Potatoes
In what ways does Anne think the others are getting careless?
They keep lighting fires and are leaving the curtains open.
Describe some of the restrictions for the Jewish people during this time period.
Curfew of 8 p.m., rations, wear yellow stars, not allowed to shop at any store (only allowed to shop at Jewish shops), not allowed to drive, turn in their bikes, can only shops in Jewish shops between 3p.m.-5p.m.
Describe how the door to the annex is "hidden."
Shelves and books are nailed to a door that swings open by a secret latch, but looks like just a bookshelf
What are the first names of Anne's parents?
Otto and Edith
Who is taking valerian and why?
Anne, for depression
What part of the plot is most recently going on? How do you know?
Rising action. We are still unsure of the outcome and what will happen of the family.