Life in the Annex
This is the place where Anne and her family went into hiding.
What is the Secret Annex?
Anne calls her diary this name, writing to it like a friend.
Who is Kitty?
Anne’s relationship with this family member was often tense.
Who is her mother? (Mrs. Frank)
The Frank family was hiding from this group.
Who are the Nazis?
Anne received her diary as a gift for this occasion.
What is her birthday? (13th birthday)
Anne shared a room with this person, and often clashed with him.
Who is Mr. Dussel?
In early 1944, Anne starts developing feelings for this person.
Who is Peter Van Daan?
Anne feels closest to this family member.
Who is her father? (Otto Frank)
Jews had to wear this symbol on their clothing before going into hiding.
What is the yellow Star of David?
This kind of animal in the Annex gave Anne comfort and companionship.
What is a cat?
This item was often a source of noise complaints in the Annex.
What is the toilet?
Anne often writes about feeling this way compared to Margot.
What is inferior or misunderstood?
Anne often compares herself to this sibling.
Who is Margot Frank?
Anne and others in the Annex listened to this for news of the outside world.
What is the radio?
Anne hides this small personal item in her desk drawer.
What is her diary?
During March–April 1943, Anne describes being scared by these nighttime sounds.
What are bombings or air raids?
Anne dreams of becoming this when she grows up.
What is a writer or journalist?
Anne writes that the Van Daan couple argue a lot, especially about this.
What is food?
This country invaded the Netherlands during the war.
What is Germany?
Anne and Peter bond in the attic over this shared emotion.
What is loneliness or confusion about growing up?
This household task helped Anne feel somewhat normal while in hiding.
What is schoolwork/studying?
Anne believes this is what remains even when everything is unfair or cruel.
What is hope or goodness in people’s hearts?
In summer 1943, Anne writes about missing this important feeling, usually from her family.
What is affection or love?
This man helped the people in the Annex by bringing them food and supplies.
Who is Mr. Koophuis or Mr. Kraler?
Anne often talks about how little of this they had, especially during winter.
What is food or warmth?