Scene 1
What year was it when the play began?
What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan's son?
Peter
What year is it as scene 2 opens?
1942
What important decision do the families have to make when Mr. Kraler comes to the house towards the end of scene 3
To let another person in the house or not
Why is Peter ashamed of his father?
Because his father is rude and selfish when it comes to the group
What causes Mr. Frank's flashback?
Anne's diary being found.
Who is the leader of the group?
Mr. Frank
What do the church bells ringing show?
time of day or change of routine
Why does Anne feel jealous of Margot?
Because the grownup act like Margot can do no wrong
What was in the box that Anne's father gave to her?
Movie star cards and diary.
What is the name of Anne's sister?
Margot
Who's diary is the play based on?
Anne's
Why does everybody get afraid when they hear the sound of marching feet?
Nazis might be nearby
Why is the term grown-up often used in quotations - "grown-up"
Because even though they are adults and considered grown-ups, Anne feels that they often do not act like it.
What kind of relationship does Anne and her mother have?
Anne's mother babies and Anne doesn't like it
Who brings the group news about what is going on outside of the house? (for example: informing them that houses are being raided and Jews are being taken)
Mr. Kraler
How would you describe Anne's personality
Outgoing, positive, optimistic
What are the interactions between Anne and Peter like?
Up and down. Anne seems to like him. Peter is resistant.
Why is Anne so surprised to hear the Van Daans quarrel?
Because she only thought that kids argue and she's had a peaceful/positive home life growing up
Why did Anne put on "as many clothes as possible" when walking through the streets?
They would look suspicious if they had suitcases
Who was the person that joined the group at the end of scene 3?
Mr. Dussel
Why is it difficult for Anne to rid herself of the Star of David patch?
She feels that it is connected to her heritage and does not want to give that up
She does not like him and they argue a lot. She feels that he is just another "grown-up"
What profession does Mr. Dussel have?
Pediatrician