Setting & Timeline
Where is the Secret Annex located?
Amsterdam, Holland
What does the word tension mean as it is used below?
There was so much tension in the room during the final seconds of the championship game that no one spoke or moved.
Excitement and nervousness
Who decides to allow Mr. Dussel to stay? Who shares concerns about this choice?
Mr. Frank; Mr. Van Daan (due to food)
Despite their joking, who is Anne growing closer to?
Peter Van Daan
Writing persuasive essays requires careful planning and research.
The gerund phrase "writing persuasive essays" functions as the _____ in this sentence.
Subject
When did Anne start writing in her diary?
1942; prior to hiding
What does the word restraining mean in this context?
The owner was restraining the dog by holding the leash tightly to keep it from running into the busy street.
Holding back or controlling
What does Anne get for her sister Margot for Hannukah?
She erases the answers in her crossword puzzle book and gives it to her to use again.
Which character is a dentist?
Mr. Dussel
His main hobby is collecting vintage vinyl records.
The gerund phrase "collecting vintage vinyl records" functions as the _____ in this sentence.
Predicate Nominative
When does the opening scene of Act 1 take place?
November 1945, after the war
Which vocabulary word best fits in the space below?
After weeks of loud and serious ______ over the property line, the neighbors refused to speak to each other or apologize.
Why is everyone so afraid when Peter falls off the chair on the night of Hannukah?
He makes noise, and they heard someone downstairs (it ends up being a thief).
How would you best describe the relationship between Anne and her mother in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I?
They have a difficult and strained relationship. Anne is much closer to her father.
The team's strategy of defending aggressively surprised the opposing coach.
The gerund phrase "defending aggressively" functions as the _____ in this sentence.
Object of the Preposition
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why must the Franks and the others in the attic remain quiet all day?
To keep the workers from hearing them during the day
Which vocabulary word best fits in the blank below?
During group work, Mia and Jordan were _________ about small details like font size and colors, which slowed their entire group down.
Bickering
Who wants to get rid of Mouschi?
Mr. Van Daan & Mr. Dussel
Read the stage directions below. What does this most likely reveal about Mr. Van Daan's character?
A match suddenly flares in the attic. We dimly see Mr. Van Daan. He is getting his bearings. He comes quickly down the stairs, and goes to the cupboard where the food is stored. Again the match flares up, and is as quickly blown out. The dim figure is seen to steal back up the stairs
He is mostly likely stealing food which shows he is selfish.
Sentence: Before submitting the application, check all the requirements carefully.
The gerund phrase "submitting the application" functions as the _____ in this sentence.
Object of the Preposition
Why was the Secret Annex difficult to find?
The door was blocked by a bookcase to keep it hidden to the workers.
Provide an example of a moment when you might be waiting anxiously.
For results, to see a doctor, for a test grade, etc.
What is something Anne watches outside the window to keep her mind off of hiding?
A bargeman and his baby that live on the canal
Read the dialogue below. Which character says this line? What does it reveal about this person?
"When Mr. Kraler comes, the sun begins to shine. . . . Wouldn’t you like a cup of coffee? . . . Or, better still, will you have supper with us?"
Mrs. Frank. She is positive and kind to others.
The students completed their project by researching primary sources and organizing their findings.
Which phrase is the gerund phrase AND how does it function in the sentence?
researching primary sources and organizing their findings; object of the preposition