Timeline/Background
What year does Anne start writing in her journal?
1942
What is Mrs. Van Daan's attitude towards Mr. Frank?
She is flirtatious and overly friendly
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why must the Franks and the others in the attic remain quiet all day?
They do not want the workers in the building to hear them.
Which character smokes a lot?
Mr. Van Daan
What city do the Franks go into hiding?
Amsterdam
What best describes the relationship between Anne and her father in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I?
Anne turns to Mr. Frank whenever she is upset, and he knows what to say to comfort her.
In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?
He wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.
Who makes most of the decisions for the people hiding in the annex?
Mr. Frank
During what war does this take place?
World War II
Describe Anne's relationship with her mother.
(answers will vary)
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, Anne went from very excited (when she received her diary and photos of the movie stars to likes) to very shocked. What prompted that change?
She wanted to go down to the office to get a pencil to write in her diary, but wasn't allowed. Here she realized the severity of their situation.
This character is described as being meticulous and finicky.
Mr. Dussel
What would happen if they were found without their Star of David patches on their clothes?
They would be arrested.
Think about Mrs. Frank’s words and actions in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I. How would you describe her?
Polite, proper, avoids conflict
As revealed in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, how has two months of living in hiding affected the attic dwellers?
Most relationships are becoming tense.
This character helped bring the Franks and Van Daans food and necessities and found Anne's Diary.
Miep
Where was Anne Frank born?
Germany
What is the theme or central idea of Act 1?
(answers will vary)
What three things does Mr. Frank find and pick up in Act 1, Scene 1?
Scarf, glove, diary
What dreams and goals does Anne want to accomplish after the war?
To go to Paris to study art and music