The Diary of
Anne Frank
Act I
Act II
Vocabulary
100

The reason Dussel does not like Mouschi.

What is a cat allergy?

100

Anne's age when she enters the attic

13

100

This is why the Franks agree to take in Mr. Dussel.

What is they want to help someone else who is being persecuted by the Nazis. It is the right thing to do.
100

This is why Mr. Van Daan's theft of bread is such a serious act.

What is there is little food, and Mr. Van Daan is not the only one who is hungry.

100

What is conversation between characters?

What is dialogue.

200

Why does Mrs. Frank order the Van Daans to leave the secret attic?

She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing.

200

Character who Anne loves best.

Mr. Frank

200

What is the name of Miep's fiance?

Who is Dirk?

200

This person informs the Nazis of the people hiding in the attic.

Who was the thief.

200

What is a tragedy?

What is a play that ends with the death of a main character.

300

Event that caused the US to enter WWII?

What is the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

300

Mrs. Van Daan's most prized possession.

What is her fur coat.

300

Why do Anne and Peter's view on the Star of David differ?

Anne sees it as a symbol of her faith; Peter as a symbol pf persecution.

300

Where did the Allies land that made the members of the annexe joyful?

What is Normandy.

300

How do people usually feel when tension rises?

What is nervous and irritable?

400

How long did the families hide?

2 years.  (25 months)

400

There was pandemonium in the house when the phone was ringing.  What does pandemonium mean?

What is chaos, disorder.

400

In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?

What is he wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.

400

Why must the members of the annexe remain quiet?  What can they not do?

What is they don't want the workers below to hear them.

- Run the water

-Wear shoes

-Use the bathroom

-Talk above a whisper

400

Which word(s) has the same meaning as apprehension?

Anxiety

500

What is an Act in a Drama?

What is a major section of a play, usually made up of several scenes.

500

Anne tells Peter, “I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.” How does her attitude affect the ending of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?

It makes the ending more moving because Anne is the victim of evil.

500

The play uses this literary term to show us what happened to Anne and those with her?

What is a flashback.
500

Late in Act II, why do the members of the annexe get less food?

The people supplying their ration books have been arrested.

500

What are quarrels?

What is, arguments or disagreements.

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