Anne Frank Act 1, Scene 1
Where is the secret annex located?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Why are the Van Daans anxious in at the beginning of the scene?
They are waiting for the Frank family to show up and it is past 7 o'clock.
What are some of the things that Anne does to tease Peter?
Hides his shoes, wrestle, enters his room without his permission, wears his clothes
Anne reveal that the only person that she loves is ______________.
Mr. Frank
Based on Scene 5, what can the reader infer about Mr. Dussel?
Dussel does not celebrate or have much knowledge on Jewish holidays
What does Miep hand to Mr. Frank?
letters, papers, and Anne's diary
Why did the Frank family arrive after 7 o'clock?
There were too many Green Police in the streets and they had to take the long way.
What was Anne's nickname in school?
Her nickname was Mrs. Quack Quack because she used to talk too much in class and had to write a composition.
Why does Anne wake up screaming?
She has a nightmare.
What gift does Anne make for Mrs. Van Daan?
hair shampoo
Why do the characters at the Secret Annex come wearing several layers of clothes?
They think carrying luggage will make them look suspicious.
Describe Peter's personality.
Peter describes himself as a "lone wolf". He did not have many friends in school.
What are the news that Mr. Kraler gives to Mr. Frank?
Mr. Dussel needs a place to stay and asks if he can stay for a couple of days.
Why is Dussel annoyed at Anne?
Dussel complains about Anne's movement through the night.
What gift does Anne make for Mouschi (cat)?
paper ball & string
What did Mr. Frank do before the war came?
He traded spices and herbs.
Why does Anne want to go to the office downstairs?
She wants to get a pen to write in her diary.
What does Anne dream to do when she grows up?
She wants to study music and art.
She wants to be a famous dancer or singer.
What does Anne do when Mrs. Frank tries to comfort her?
She asks that her father (Mr. Frank) comes instead.
What interrupts the residents while they try to decide if they should sing the Hanukkah song?
a big noise from downstairs
What conceals the staircase that leads to the annex?
a bookcase
Name three things that the families cannot do from 8:00 - 6:00 (while the men work below them).
Cannot speak more than a whisper
Cannot run water
Cannot use sink
Cannot use the toilet
No trash
Must burn everything in the stove at night
What effect does the news about hundreds of missing Jews have on the Franks and Van Daans?
They worry about what has become of their friends.
Why can't Mrs. Frank and Anne get along?
They have nothing in common. Everytime Anne talks about her views on life, her mother asks her if she is constipated.
What did the thief steal?
Money and a radio