Characters 1
The protagonist in the story.
Anne Frank
This character struggles in their relationship with Anne. They also act as a mediator in conflicts.
Mrs. Frank
If my friends tell me they loathe the tv show we're watching that means that they...
hate the show, strongly dislike the show, have a deep disdain for the show, etc... (teacher discretion)
What event happens that causes Anne and her family to go into hiding?
The Nazis invade the Netherlands.
Correct the following sentence's capitalization:
the frank family endured Persecution from the german nazis in The 1940's.
The Frank family endured persecution from the German Nazis in the 1940's.
Teenage boy also hiding with the Franks.
Peter Van Daan
Can be described as a "loner".
Mr. Dussel
If you want to be conspicuous in a crowd you might...
wear a colorful hat, wear bright colors, jump up and down, etc... (teacher discretion)
How does Anne Frank's story end in the play?
Anne is eventually arrested and sent to a concentration camp. She does not survive.
Why does the arrival of Mr. Dussel increase tension in the Annex?
There is barely enough food for everyone and it adds a mouth to feed.
Can be described as courageous, selfless, and compassionate
Miep or Mr. Kraler
Can be described as selfish, argumentative, and pessimistic.
Mr. Van Daan
The hostess of the party was appalled when...
the guests spilled food on her new carpet, the guests made a huge mess, etc (teacher discretion)
At what point in the play does Mr. Frank return to the Annex?
The very first scene, Act 1, Scene 1. Then it flashes back to Anne writing in her diary while in hiding.
Who does Anne have frequent arguments with in the Annex, especially about her behavior and attitude?
Mrs. Van Daan
Organizes the annex; serves as a voice of reason
Mr. Frank
Can be described as quiet, studious, and "model child".
gaudy jewelry, lots of diamonds, etc (teacher discretion)
Who helps the Frank family by bringing them food?
Miep Gies
In Act 2, what results in temporary easing of the tensions in the Annex?
News that the allies have landed in Normandy
Criticizes others; brings humor but also conflict to the group dynamic.
Mrs. Van Daan
The cats name
Mouschi
Explain how being inarticulate when giving a speech would be challenging.
people wouldn't be able to understand, the message wouldn't get across, etc (teacher discretion)
Why does Mr. Frank say Anne was somewhat happy in the concentration camp?
She was able to be outside after 2 years of being in hiding.
What dramatic element do the playwrights use to bring the drama to life?
Stage directions. They can show a character's actions, noises happening outside the annex, other events happening outside where the characters are.