Vocabulary
Define: appalled
Define: appalled
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horrified, shocked
Why does Mr. Frank encourage Anne to sing at the end of Act I?
wants to lift their spirits
Self serving, anxious, negative, has a nervous habit
Mr. Van Daan
What did the Secret Annex symbolize to Anne?
This very special hiding place is a symbol of safety because it kept them hidden from the harm and mistreatment that the anti-Jewish people would do to them if they found them
Define: capitulate
Define: capitulate
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to stop trying to fight or resist something : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing/surrender
Define: tyranny
Define: tyranny
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unjust use of power
What does Anne giving everyone presents show?
shows her maturity
Describe 3 of Mr. Dussel's character traits and give examples of answers.
He was a dentist. He was arrogant. He was not a practicing Jew
1. Dentist equipment, 2. Taking over rules of the room-Time in room, bed slept in-not knowing what Hannukah was and writing his Christian fiancee.
What did "Kitty" symbolize to Anne?
Best Friend/Friendship/Something to confide in.
Define: zeal
Define: zeal
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great enthusiasm
Define: rucksack
Define: rucksack
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backpack
What does Anne do to show her growing sensitivity to other people's feelings?
She defends Peter's cat to Mr. Van Daan
This character is mesmerizing, innocent, and more than a little reluctant to grow up.
Peter Van Daan
What did Mrs. van Daan's fur coat symbolize?
Wealth/Position in society/Her dad
Define: emigrate
Define: emigrate
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leave one's country of residence for a new one
Define: portly
Define: portly
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large, heavy, dignified
Who is the most efficient thinker of all the characters in the Annex, following the incident of a thief breaking in.?
Mr. Frank
Belligerent and selfish, always instigates fights, is rarely helpful/ and character doesn't seem to change over time; is generally neat and tidy. Character is very materialistic,(like stuff).
Mrs. Van Daan.
The Star of David:How was it a symbol for Jews and what did it symbolize for the Nazis?
For the Jews it represented Devotion-The star of David is a symbol of the Judaism, it is supposed to represent the shape of King Davids shield that he used_____________________________________
For the Nazis it represented-racism/genocide/hatred
Define: carillon
Define: carillon
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set of bells hung in a bell tower
Define: ostentatious
Define: ostentatious
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being showy, conspicuous, usually in an attempt to get others to notice
What is the importance of the Franks, Van Daan's and Mr. Dussel celebrating Hanukkah in the Annex.
It shows that they still have their FAITH which nurtures HOPE
a kindred spirit. a perpetual student, level headed, optimistic, leader, peacekeeper,
Mr. Otto Frank.
What did Peter symbolize to Anne?
Conquest/Friendship/Teenage Crush/Maturity
Define: impenetrable
Define: impenetrable
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not admitting of passage into or through