Vocab Master
Which vocabulary word is missing from the sentence below?
After five minutes of silent reading, the 8th graders fell into dramatic ____________, claiming they were "too young" for this kind of hardship.
Capitulation
How is Mrs. Frank being concerned about using illegal ration books ironic?
It is ironic because they are going into hiding which is also illegal.
Confident is a synonym for which vocabulary word?
Unabashed
What is the mood of Scene 1 and 2 when Mr. Frank gets the diary and then when the Frank and Van Daans arrive in the Secret Annex for the first time?
Mood for scene 1?
Mood for scene 2?
The mood is both tense and depressing.
When does the first scene of the play take place?
November 1945
Which vocabulary word is missing from the sentence below?
Eighth graders __________ group projects so much, you'd think the assignment was to wrestle a raccoon while solving algebra.
Loathe
What is one thing that Mr. Frank said or did to show that he was the most logical and calm thinker of the group during the crisis following the break-in and crash from Peter?
He tells them that is Saturday and since they won't hear from Miep until Monday, they cannot live with the uncertainty until them. He said he has to go check to put them all at ease.
To stay is an antonym of which vocabulary word?
Emigrate
Describe a time in the Secret Annex when the mood was tense or stressed due to outside challenges or character relationships.
Answers will vary:
1. The Van Daans think that the Franks have been picked up as they are waiting for them to arrive on the first day.
2. Mr. Dussel loathes having to share his space with Anne especially during her nightmares.
3. Mr. Van Daan blames Peter for the intruder hearing them because he accidently fell off the chair while doing what he was asked to do.
What does Anne's first diary entry provide to the reader?
"They forced Father out of business. We had to wear yellow stars. I had to turn in my bike. I couldn't go to a Dutch school any more. I couldn't go to the movies, or ride in an automobile, or even on a street cars, and a million other things. But somehow we children still managed to have fun."
This information provides the reader with background knowledge to help them understand what life was like before hiding and how it has changed as the Jews were given less freedom.
Which vocabulary words are missing from the sentence below?
The 8th grader was _____________in his ______________attempt to flirt during math class, loudly asking if love could be graphed on a coordinate plane.
unabashed
conspicuous
Why does Mr. Frank tell Miep he is leaving Amsterdam and to burn all of the papers?
She then tell him the diary is included, and he doesn't want that burned. What does he do with the diary?
Mr. Frank doesn't want to bring back the memories of his family because it is very painful for him to be the only survivor.
He sits down and begins to read the diary.
Persevere is an antonym for which vocabulary word?
Capitulation
What is the mood of the Hanukkah scene BEFORE the break-in?
The mood of this scene is hopeful and cheerful.
What literary device is used to transition from Scene 1 to Scene 2?
Flashback
Which vocabulary words are missing from the sentence below?
Faced with a surprise pop quiz, the 8th graders discussed plans to ____________to Canada, declaring it a necessary act of _____________in the face of academic tyranny.
emigrate
capitulation
Why is it important for the attic members to celebrate Hanukkah together in the Secret Annex?
It is important for them to remain positive and unite in prayer and faith.
Conspicuous is an antonym for which previous vocabulary word?
Unperceived
After they have lived in the attic space for several months (Scene 3-5), what is a word to describe the atmosphere BETWEEN the characters and their personalities?
The atmosphere between the characters and their personalities is tense, strained, stressful, etc.
What type of conflict causes the Franks along with many Jews at this time to go into hiding?
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Supernatural
Is this internal or external?
Person vs. Society
External
Which vocabulary words are missing from the paragraph below?
When the teacher said there would be a group project with math and public speaking, the 8th graders made it very clear how unhappy they were. One kid, without any shame, said he wanted to ____________to a country with no group work. Another gave up right away and flopped onto the floor, saying, “This is my act of _____________.” They ___________ anything that mixes numbers and talking, and by the end of class, they had started a fake club called “Kids Against Speaking.” Their hatred was very______________ and seen from a mile away!
emigrate
capitulation
loathe
conspicuous
When Anne and Peter cut the Star of David off of their clothing, Anne remarks that it is "still there" What does this symbolize about their situation with the Nazis?
Give a synonym for these vocabulary words:
conspicuous
loathe
capitulation
visible
hatred
surrender
Name two interactions between Anne and her mom that show they have a tense or strained relationship.
Anne doesn't want her mom to comfort her when she is having nightmares.
Anne doesn't like that her mom tells her to be just like Margot.
How does the Hanukkah celebration contrast with the harsh reality outside of the hiding place?
The Hanukkah celebration is very joyful while outside there is a grim or depressing reality of Jews being sent to concentration camps.