Diary of Anne Frank 5
Why won't Mr. Frank answer the telephone towards the end of Act II?
He doesn't want anyone to know that the building is occupied.
A system for selling goods illegally, in violation of rationing and other restrictions.
Black Market
Late in Act II, why do the attic dwellers get less food?
The people supplying their ration books have been arrested.
Jews who strictly observe Jewish laws and traditions.
Orthodox
How are the very first and the very last scene related?
Both scenes take place after the war has ended.
How do you picture Mr. Frank as he delivers his last line: "She puts me top shame"?
He is heartbroken
a candle holder with nine branches; used in the celebration of Hanukkah.
Menorah
What is Anne's motivation for kissing Mrs. Van Daan after leaving Peter's room in Act II?
She is happy that Peter kissed her.
potato pancakes
latkes
What is Mr. Frank's motivation for returning to the attic after his liberation?
He longs to revisit the last place he saw his family.
What is the climax of the play?
The phone keeps ringing downstairs, and Mr. Frank refuses to answer it.
w.c.
water closet (bathroom)
What feeling does the ringing phone add to the play?
excitement joy suspense humor
suspense
Hebrew : Congratulation!
Mazeltov!
Peter's parents are very outspoken and vocal with their opinions. When talking about his parent's behavior, Peter can be described as
proud indifferent amused ashamed
ashamed
To Mrs. Van Daan, the fur coat is a symbol of all of the following EXCEPT
her father's love. her life before the war. her Jewish faith. wealth and luxury.
her Jewish faith.
The basic monetary unit of the Netherlands at the time of the Holocaust.
guilders
What causes Mrs. Frank to cry in the play?
She is hurt by Anne's treatment of her.
A Jewish holiday, celebrated in December and lasting eight days.
Hanukkah
When they are talking about how Anne has changed in their time in the attic, what does Peter really mean when he asks Anne, "Well...er...you're...quieter"?
That she still talks more than she should
What do you think Mr. Frank means by what he is saying in the following quotation? Anne's voice: In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. [Mr. Frank slowly closes the diary.] Mr. Frank: She puts me to shame
He is ashamed because he doesn't share Anne's belief that people are good at heart.
In this passage towards the end of the play, why does Mrs. Frank call the other people her "guests"?
Mrs. Frank: That I should speak that way to you!...Our friends!...Our guests!
Mr. Frank got the attic rooms through his connections.
Why does Mr. Frank let Anne, Margot, and Peter hear Mr. Kraler's story about the blackmail scheme?
He knows they will imagine something worse if they don't know the story.
What does this line of dialog reveal about Mr. Frank? "We can stretch the food a little. It's only for a few days."
He is kind and generous.
Using one word, describe Anne's relationship with her father.