Quotes
When Dussel moves into the Attic Mr. Van Daan makes a comment about the lack of ration books and food, Peter is "humiliated" by his father's comment to Dussel. What is the impact of the playwright's use of the word humiliated instead of a word such as upset or embarrassed?
What is humiliated has a stronger sense of shame and disapproval.
In Scene 4 of ACT II, Mrs. Frank realizes that Mr. Van Daan is the one who has been stealing food, not the rats.
What is aha moment
During their time in hiding, the family experiences conflict with one another. What type of conflict is this?
What is character vs. character
Which character is Anne's best friend?
Who is Peter
The look on Miep’s face filled Anne with APPREHENSION as she wondered what bad news she had.
What is nervousness, worry, or uneasiness
In Act II - Scene 4, Mr. Van Daan's choice of words in reference to Anne are, "You with the diary" instead of using her name creates a certain tone.
What tone does this create, and how does it impact the scene?
What is his tone is arrogant and disrespectful, this adds to the increasing tension in the scene.
In Scene 2 of ACT I, Mr. Frank says to Anne: It’ll be hard, I know. But always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind.
What is words of the wiser
Name (2) distinct examples of theme.
What are optimism, courage, faith, hope, disbelief, grief
Which character brings news of the invasion?
Who is Miep
Mr. Van Daan was DISGRUNTLED over Miep’s failure to bring him what he had requested, and it showed in his unfriendly tone.
What is displeased, disappointed, or dissatisfied
"Mrs. Frank (to Mr. Kraler). It's illegal, then the ration books? We've never done anything illegal.
Mr. Frank. We won't be living here exactly according to regulations."
What can you infer about the Franks from this exchange?
What is Mrs. Frank has never broken the law, and she doesn't yet understand the true nature of their situation.
In Scene 4 of ACT I, Anne asks herself and her father, “What’s the matter with me?”
Name the signpost with an explanation.
What is tough questions
Anne is struggling to overcome her "bad" side and wants so much to reveal more of her "good" side.
What does Anne yearn for as an adolescent?
What are romance or love
True or False:
Mrs. Van Daan offers to sell her fur coat to buy food.
What is false
The inhabitants had plenty of LEISURE to make the necessary arrangements in the annex.
What is free time, relaxation, or inactivity
Mr. Van Daan: You're still feeling badly? What does your doctor say?
Mr. Kraler: I haven't been to him.
Mrs. Frank: Now, Mr. Kraler!
Mr. Kraler: [Sitting at the table] Oh, I tried. But you can't get near a doctor these days...they're so busy.
What can you infer from the following conversation?
What is the families depend on Mr. Kraler's help. If Mr. Kraler gets sick, the families will have trouble receiving help.
In Scene 3 of ACT II, Mr. Van Daan realizes how awful he’s been acting. He feels ashamed and is humbled.
Name TWO signposts here!
What is aha moment and contrasts and contradictions
A completely quiet stage tightens the effect of the ringing telephone and increases the tension. What is the atmosphere like here?
What is suspenseful
Which character showed us a sharp contrast in behavior during ACT II?
What is Anne or Mrs. Frank
When Dussel made a comment at Peter, it caused Peter to become furious and INARTICULATE.
What is tongue-tied, unclear, or speechless
Mr. Frank says, "We don’t need the Nazis to destroy us. We’re destroying ourselves.”
What is Mr. Frank's tone when he makes this statement?
What is sad or disappointed
In Scene 2 of ACT I, Anne says to her father, "I see."
Name the signpost with an explanation.
What is aha moment.
Anne has a sudden understanding of what hiding actually means. She now realizes what she cannot do.
Anne's writing career will be a short one, yet she will reach millions of people and will "live" after her death through her writing. What element can you identify here?
What is irony
Which characters are known to be the survivors in this play?
Who are Mr. Frank, Miep, and Mr. Kraler
Peter was INDIGNANTLY silent when Mr. Dussel suggested that he get rid of his cat.
What is furiously or angrily