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What does it say on the Christmas cake?
Peace 1944
What did Anne give each person on St. Nicholas Day?
A poem
Who is Pim?
Anne's father
“She immediately assumed her haughtiest expression and said, "You're a fine one to talk.” What does "haughty" mean?
During which part of the story does Anne call Peter lazy?
beginning
What did Peter spill down the stairs?
Beans
What is Anne’s favorite subject?
History
“Oh, if only we were never disturbed again, not even by Mouschi.” Who is “Mouschi”?
Peter's cat
“My love was unrequited until Peter crossed my path.” What does “unrequited” mean?
unreturned
When did Anne receive her diary?
before going into hiding
What are the parents doing that Anne finds “excessive”?
listening to news broadcasts
What can’t Anne forgive her mother for?
Laughing at her during a trip to town
Why does Anne crawl into her father’s room in the middle of the night?
She is afraid of the war planes and machine gun fire
"Peter felt called upon to defend himself against my accusation." What is an “accusation”?
complaint
What trait do people say Peter admires about Anne?
her ability to use words during anger
What happened to the person who used to deliver their food?
He got arrested
According to Anne, “I always know that there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be.” What does this mean?
Happiness can even be found in bad situations
To whom does Anne typically confide?
her father
“This may seem trivial, but there's one incident I've never forgiven her for.” What does “trivial” mean?
insignificant
What is the name of the organizations that forges identity cards for Jewish people?
The Free Netherlands
What is Anne’s grandmother a symbol of?
comfort and security
What are the Germans considering to prevent an invasion of Amsterdam?
flooding Amsterdam
Who were the burglars from the attic?
the rats
After giving final vent to his fury, Master Dussel left the room with an expression of mixed wrath and triumph, his coat stuffed with food. What does “vent” mean as used in this sentence?
to expel/ push out
Read this excerpt from the novel. “I must tell you about the dumplings, which we make out of government flour, water, and yeast. They are so sticky and tough, they lie like stones in one’s stomach – ah, well!” What does the simile in this excerpt emphasize?
how uncomfortable the dumplings make them feel