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What can you infer was the author's purpose when Anne's voice tells the reader, "I only know it's funny never to be able to go outdoors...never to breathe fresh air...never to run and shout and jump."
What is To reflect that Anne was still not mature enough to understand her situation.
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When Mr. Dussel moves into the Attic Mr. Van Daan makes a comment about the lack of ration books and food. Peter is "humiliated" by his father's comment to Mr. Dussel. What is the impact of the playwright's use of the word humiliated instead of a word such as upset or embarrassed?
What is Humiliated has a stronger sense of shame and disapproval.
100
(4) distinct examples of theme
What are: optimism; courage; faith; hope; disbelief; grief
100
Anne's best friend
Who is Peter
100
The look on Miep’s face filled Anne with APPREHENSION as she wondered what bad news
What is nervousness
200
[ANNE comes running up the stairs. She is thirteen, quick in her movements, interested in everything, mercurial in her emotions. She wears a cape and long wool socks and carries a school bag.] This is Anne's first appearance onstage. Although she has not yet uttered a word, the stage directions provide a good sense of her character. What can you say about her character?
What is She is curious, moody, lively and has a great deal of energy.
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In Act I scene 5 the focus is on the celebration of Hanukkah. What can you infer the playwright's purpose was in choosing this celebration as a focus?
What is Hanukkah is a sacred Holiday for the Jewish people, and it reinforces that being Jewish is the reason the families are in hiding.
200
(2) examples of symbolism (symbol = ? )
What are: carillon, diary
200
Brings news of the invasion
Who is Miep
200
Mr. Van Daan was DISGRUNTLED over Miep’s failure to bring him what he had requested, and it showed in his unfriendly tone.
What is displeased
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"Mrs. Frank(to Mr. Kraler). It's illegal, then the ration books? We've never done anything illegal.Mr. Frank. We won't be living here exactly according to regulations." What can you infer about Mr. and Mrs. Frank from this exchange?
What is Mrs. Frank has never broken the law, and she doesn't yet understand the true nature of their situation.
300
What can you infer from the following conversation from Act II of The Diary of Anne Frank?Mr. Van Daan: You're still feeling badly? What does your doctor say?Mr. Kraler: I haven't been to him.Mrs. Frank: Now, Mr. Kraler!...Mr. Kraler: [Sitting at the table] Oh, I tried. But you can't get near a doctor these days...they're so busy.
What is The families depend on Mr. Kraler's help. If Mr. Kraler gets sick, the families will have trouble receiving help.
300
What does Anne yearn for as an adolescent?
What are: Romance, love
300
True or False Mrs. Van Daan offers to sell her fur coat to buy food.
What is False
300
The inhabitants of the Annex were filled with FOREBODING when Miep did not turn up as promised.
What is premonition
400
What does the author explicitly say about the physical appearance of Mrs. Van Daan in the following lines: "Mrs. Van Daan sits on the couch, clutching her possessions, a hatbox, bags, etc. She is a pretty woman in her early forties. She wears a fur coat over her other clothes."?
What is She is an attractive woman in her forties wearing a fur coat holding her posessions close to her.
400
What can you infer from Mr. Frank when he says, "The invasion has come! We're going to be liberated!"
What is The Allied invasion of France leading to the defeat of Germany and their freedom.
400
A completely quiet stage tightens effect of the ringing telephone and increases tension. Describe the atmosphere.
What is suspense.
400
Anne is faced with an internal conflict in Act II between
What is her childish side and her maturing side
400
Writing in the diary helped Anne FORTIFY herself to handle another difficult day in hiding.
What is strengthen
500
Anne comes out one night dressed in Peter's clothes and pretends to be him. As a result, Peter then calls Anne Mrs. Quack Quack.What direct comments by the playwrights show Peter's and Anne's thoughts and feelings?
What is Peter responds "in fury" when Anne appears wearing his clothes. Anne is "outraged" when Peter calls her Mrs. Quack Quack."
500
In Act II Scene 4 Mr. Van Daan - choice of words in reference to Anne (He says "You with the diary" instead of using her name) create a very specific tone. How does this impact the scene?
What is His tone is arrogant and disrespectful, this adds to the increading tension in the scene.
500
Anne's writing career will be a shot one, yet she will reach millions of people and will "live" after her death through her writing. Describe the situation.
What is Irony.
500
The survivors in this play were
Who are Mr. Frank, Miep, Mr. Kraler
500
Peter was INDIGNANTLY silent when Mr. Dussel suggested that he get rid of his cat.
What is offensive