Gifts and Dreams
After leaving hiding, which character wants to go see a movie?
Peter
What year is Act 1, Scene 1 taking place?
1945
What does Anne spill milk on?
Mrs. Van Daan's fur coat?
What joke does Peter pull on Mr. Dussel?
He pretends to bring his cat out from his room.
Why won't Mr. Frank answer the telephone at the beginning of Act 2: Scene 4?
He doesn't want to risk the safety of the group.
What gift did Anne get for Mr. Van Daan?
Cigarettes
What are Ration Books?
A book of coupons, used to receive food from the government.
Who is Carl?
A man who works in the office below the Secret Annex.
What did Anne get Peter for Hannukuh?
Safety Razor
Is Anne in love with Peter?
No.
Who did Anne make earplugs for Hanukkah?
Mr. Dussel
What is the one thing Mr. Frank tells Anne that can never be locked up?
Her mind.
What happens at the end of Act 1 that scares the members of the Secret Annex?
A thief breaks into the office below.
What is a menorah?
A candle holder for the Hanukkah celebration.
What does Anne tell Peter to look at when he is upset toward the end of the play?
The sky.
Get back to his dentist's drill.
Why is Mr. Dussel surprised to see Otto Frank?
He thought the Franks had escaped to Switzerland.
What does Mr. Van Daan do to make Mrs. Van Daan mad?
He tries to sell Mrs. Van Daan's fur coat.
What news does Miep bring in the middle of the night?
The Allies invasion has begun.
How does Anne encourage Peter to "escape" the Secret Annex to make him feel better.
What does Mrs. Van Daan want to do when she gets out of hiding?
Get back to her things and be surrounded by the best that money can buy.
What literary term explains the time difference between Act 1; Scene 1 and Scene 2?
Flashback
What is Mr. Van Daan caught doing?
Stealing bread in the middle of the night.
What is a "shamas"?
A servant candle used to light the rest of the Hannukah candles.
Where did Anne Frank die?
Belsen.