Who said it?
Character Traits
Life in the Annex
The Outside World
Tension and Conflict
100

 "It’s illegal, then, the ration books? We’ve never done anything illegal."

Who is Mrs Frank?

100

Peter is shy and awkward and describes himself as this. 

What is a lone wolf?

100

To avoid being heard by the workmen below, the residents of the Annex must remain completely silent and move only in their stockinged feet during these hours.

What are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM?

100

These two Dutch citizens, referred to as the "protectors," risk their lives daily to bring food, medicine, and news to the Annex?


Who are Miep Gies and Mr. Kraler?


100

Conflict erupts between Anne and Mrs. Van Daan when Anne accidentally spills a glass of milk on this luxury item, which Mrs. Van Daan claims her father "bought the best that money could buy"

What is her fur coat?

200

You’re the most aggravating . . . The trouble with you is, you’ve been spoiled. What you need is a good old-fashioned spanking.

Who is Mr Van Daan?

200

Often characterized as "materialistic" this resident is known for her flirtatious nature and her extreme, hysterical attachment to her expensive possessions.

Who is Mrs. Van Daan?


200

This specific piece of furniture was used to conceal the door that led to the Secret Annex.

What is a bookcase?


200

To throw the Nazis off their trail, Mr. Frank purposely left a paper in a wastebasket suggesting the family had escaped to this neutral country.


What is Switzerland (or Zurich)?

200

 Mr. Van Daan creates immediate conflict when Mr. Dussel arrives by complaining that there is not enough of this to go around.

What is food? 

300

"You don’t know how your husband helped me when I came to this country . . . knowing no one . . . not able to speak the language. I can never repay him for that."

Who is Mr Frank?

300

Anne expresses deep resentment toward her mother because Mrs. Frank constantly pressures her to "be like" this person, who is always "courteous" and "dignified".

Who is Margot?

300

This landmark church tower, whose carillon rings out the hours, is the only clock the residents can hear from their hiding place.


What is the Westertoren

300

Mr. Dussel brings the heartbreaking news that this girl, who was Anne’s best friend, has been deported with her family.


Who is Jopie de Waal?


300

Even though the characters do not directly see the danger outside, this type of conflict shapes every rule they follow inside.

What is External Conflict (Person vs Society)

400

This isn’t the black market, Mrs. Frank. This is what we call the white market . . . helping all of the hundreds and hundreds who are hiding out in

Who is Mr Kraler?

400

Peter calls Anne this name because she is so talkative

What is Mrs Quack Quack?

400

Because it would look "too suspicious" to carry these while walking to their hiding place, the families arrived wearing multiple layers of clothing instead.


What are suitcases?

400

Miep provides the residents with these "illegal" documents from the "white market" so they can acquire food without using their real names.


What are ration books?


400

To prevent discovery by the workmen in the building below, the residents of the Annex must maintain a "complete quiet" and avoid using this specific room during the day. 

What is the bathroom (or w.c.)?

500

"Never, never can we thank you. I don’t know what would have happened to us, if it hadn’t been for Mr. Frank."

Who is Mrs Van Daan

500

These character(s) are best described as loyal and selfless? 






Who are Miep/Mr Kraler? 

500

This is the term Anne uses to describe the repetitive nightly menu of boiled, mashed, and string beans.


What is the "bean cycle"?

500

This is the specific death camp mentioned by Mr. Dussel where Jews are shipped if they refuse a "call-up notice."

What is Mauthausen?

500

Tension between Anne and Peter flares up in Scene 3 when Anne hides these personal items and later dresses in Peter’s clothes to mock him. 

What are his shoes?