Pgs. 1-18
How old is Anne at the beginning of the story?
13 years old
Where are the Franks hiding?
The Secret Annex above Mr. Frank's business.
How did Mr. Kugler make the Annex even more hidden?
Putting a book case over the door to the Annex.
What significant event for Peter happens on November 9, 1942?
Peter's birthday
What does Anne name her diary?
Kitty
What is the little dipper club?
A ping pong club Anne makes with her friends.
Which family joins the Franks first?
The Van Dans
What does Anne think about Mrs. van Daan; why?
She is not a fan of Mrs. Van Daan because Mrs. Van Daan constantly criticizes her.
How will the number of people in hiding change?
Mr. Dussel, a dentist, will be joining them.
How does Anne feel about Mrs. Van Daan?
She annoys her.
What are some of the restrictions that have started happening to the Jewish people?
Curfew, only able to shop for groceries during certain hours, and wearing a golden star on their clothing where it must be visible.
With whom have personality clashes already started to occur? Why would there be personality clashes?
Anne's mom and Mrs. Van Daan have personality clashes; the space is tiny and limited.
What does Peter get into trouble for?
Reading a mature book
What does the family give Mr. Dussel upon his arrival to the Secret Annexe?
The rules of the Secret Annexe
Anne describes the Germans and their treatment of the Jewish people. What is her reaction to how the Jews are being treated?
Anne expresses sorrow for how they are being treated and guilt for feeling safe.
Her teacher knows Anne's love of writing and hopes to encourage it. He also hoped it would cure her more talkative nature.
What is the story that Anne’s neighbors have been told about her family’s disappearance?
They fled the city.
What does Anne say when the family asks her if she could ever love Peter like a brother?
Oh, no!
What does Anne find out is happening to her Jewish friends?
They are sent to concentration camps.
what did Anne bring to school on her birthday as a treat?
Sweet biscuits
Why do the Franks end up deciding to go into hiding?
Margot was sent a notice to go to a labor camp.
Who is one of the people who knows about the Frank family’s secret hiding place?
Meip, Kugler, Keiman
Mrs. Van Daan celebrates a birthday on which she receives several gifts. Why is Anne disgusted with Mrs. Van Daan?
She tries to flirt with Anne's dad. She strokes his face, pulls her skirt up, and makes so-called witty remarks.
What personality trait do the van Daan’s and Frank’s get into an argument about?
Anne's outgoing nature, how Anne reacts to Mrs. Van Daan.
What is Anne's relationship with her parents?
Anne's relationship with her mother was difficult, while Anne's relationship with her father was very close.