Characters
Based on the description from the play, identify the following character: She is thirteen, quick in her movements, interested in everything, mercurial in her emotions. She wears a cape, long wool socks and carries a school bag.
Anne
Descriptions or directions in the script that tell how the play is performed is known as . . .
Stage Directions
The yellow star of David is conspicuous on all of their clothes. What does the word conspicuous mean?
Obvious/noticeable.
What is the reason for Anne and her family going into hiding?
They are Jewish.
Who is caught stealing food from the cupboard in Act 2?
Mr. Van Daan
Based on the description from the play, identify the following character: A tall, portly man in his late forties. His clothes and overcoat are expensive and well cut.
Mr. Van Daan
What genre is The Diary of Anne Frank considered?
Drama
Dussel turns back toward Peter’s room. Peter pulls his door shut. Dussel stands there, bewildered, forlorn. What does the word forlorn mean?
Abandoned and lonely.
What is the setting of the play?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Act 2, Scene 4, why does Mrs. Frank feel remorse after Miep had delivered her news?
Mrs. Frank feels remorse because she wanted the Van Daan's to leave.
Based on the description from the play, identify the following character: A Dutchman, dependable, kindly.
Mr. Kraler
A conversation between two or more people is known as a . . .
Dialogue
Peter is furious, inarticulate. He starts towards Dussel as if to hit him. Mr. Frank stops him. What does the word inarticulate mean?
Unable to speak.
What is one rule the members of the annex had to follow while in hiding?
Burn all of your trash.
Never leave the annex.
You cannot move around while the workers are in the building.
Why was Mrs. Van Daan unsupportive of Peter and Anne's relationship?
She was jealous that Peter didn't spend any time with her.
Based on the description from the play, identify the following character: A pretty woman in her early forties. She wears a fur coat over her other clothes
Mrs. Van Daan
A long speech given by one character is known as a . . .
Monologue
Peter is coming from his bedroom, ostentatiously holding a bulge in his coat as if he were holding his cat, and dangling Anne’s present before it. What does the word ostentatiously mean?
In a showy or exaggerated way.
In Act 1, Scene 5, why was everyone worried during the break in when Peter fell, knocking the lampshade over?
They were worried that someone now knew they were hiding upstairs.
How does Anne and Peter’s relationship evolve throughout the play?
Anne and Peter had a sibling like relationship where they would always fight each other. As the play continues they become closer and begin to understand one another. They eventually start dating.
Based on the description from the play, identify the following character: Gentle, cultured, European in his middle years. There is still a trace of German accent in his speech.
Mr. Frank
A section or speech at the end of a play that serves as the conclusion.
Epilogue
Mother is unbearable. She insists on treating me like a baby which I loathe. What does the word loathe mean?
To hate.
In Act 1, Scene 5, the families celebrate Hanukkah by reading from a prayer book, lighting the Menorah, etc. During the frightening occurrence, Mrs. Frank prays. What do these things tell you about the Franks and VanDaans? Why might this be important in the story?
They are religious people; religion is an important part of their lives. This might be important in the story because the Jews were persecuted partly because of their religious beliefs.
Anne Frank says, “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are good at heart.” What does Anne mean by this?
What Anne means by this is that she still believes there is good people, even after everything her and her family went through.