Scene I
Where was Act I, Scene I set?
In the secret annex, after the war was over.
No walking about, no shoes, no cooking, no using the stove, no talking, no using the bathroom, no running water, must burn garbage.
As time in hiding goes on, describe how Anne seems to impact the other inhabitants of the annex.
What does Dussel become furious about at the beginning of Scene IV? Explain why.
What are the inhabitants of the annex celebrating at the beginning of Act I, Scene V?
Hanukkah
What two characters do we meet in this scene?
Otto Frank and Miep
Why do the Franks allow the Van Daan's to go into hiding with them?
Mr. Frank felt he owed Mr. Van Daan a favor for helping him when he came to Amsterdam.
What news does Mr. Kraler bring the families in the annex in this Scene?
A man, Mr. Dussel, is in need of a place to stay immediately. Mr. Frank welcomes him into the annex.
What does Anne do in this Scene that hurts her mother's feelings?
She only wants her father to comfort her. She says that she only loves him, and no one else. She won't let her mother stay in the room or give her a kiss.
Mother - IOU to do whatever she wanted. Father - hand knitted scarf. Margot - used crossword book. Mrs. VanDaan - homemade shampoo. Mr. VanDaan - 2 cigarettes. Peter - a razor. Mouschi - a cat toy. Dussel- ear plugs
What year was it in Act I, Scene I?
November, 1945
Describe the different point of view between Anne and Peter, regarding the Star of David
Anne doesn't mind it because it represents her religion and her beliefs
Peter hates it because it was meant to bring shame to him
Why does Mr. Dussel think he and Anne will get along nicely sharing a room together?
Margot assures her mother that Anne is just in a phase of life where she prefers her father. She says that Anne doesn't hate her, and promises Anne will get over this phase.
Why does Mr. Frank warn Anne that she should not sing their traditional Hanukkah song?
It's a song of jubilation and rejoice. It would cause too much excitement and noise.
How is Mr. Frank described in this scene?
Emotional appearance: Defeated, emotional
What does Mr. Frank mean when he says, "But always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind."
He means that even though their lives are completely upturned, Anne will continue to better herself by learning as much as she can while in hiding.
What did Mr. Frank do before going into hiding, in order to throw off the Nazis or anyone looking for them?
He left a note in the garbage can of their home with an address in Switzerland on it.
What ACTION of Mr. Dussel's in this Scene shows us just how irritated he has become with Anne?
He takes his pillow to the w.c. so he no longer has to share a room with her.
What happens in Act I, Scene V, that completely changes the mood set at the beginning?
The families hear a thief downstairs. In trying to turn the lights off, Peter fell off a chair, alerting the thief that they were up there.
Why does Mr. Frank insist he must leave Amsterdam, even though Miep begs him to stay and run his business?
It's too painful to stay there with all of the trauma and memories of his family who've all died.
What is the setting of Act I, Scene II?
In the annex, 1942 (When the families went into hiding)
Who objects to Mr. Dussel staying with the families in the annex?
Mr. VanDaan - upset about less food rations with an extra person
Mrs. VanDaan - upset about the compromised safety/ space in the annex with another inhabitant
Why, does Anne explain, does she hide her "nice side" and only show her "mean side"?
She is scared to show her nice side because she does not think that people will laugh at her if she's serious.
Someone now knows they are up there. They are full of fear and worry. They should at least sing the song that will calm their nerves and bring ease their minds.