Terms To Know
GENOCIDE
the systematic destruction of a group of people
What country does the play take place in?
HOLLAND
What literary technique is used in Act 1, Scene 1 to illustrate the context of the story?
FLASHBACK
polite until she explodes with anger
MRS. FRANK
There were a total of eight people hiding in the secret annex
TRUE
STEREOTYPE
a simplified label or idea about a group of people
What year do the Franks and the Van Daans move into the annex?
1942
Who are Mr. Kraler and Miep Gies?
They help the "family" by getting food from the rations supplies, providing news of the outside world, and generally helping them hide from the NAZIS.
loner; eventually open up to one person
PETER
Mr. Kraler and Miep were arrested for their involvement in hiding Jews
FALSE
HOLOCAUST
the specific elimination of Jews during WWII
What does Mr. Frank discover, in Act 1, Scene 1 that makes him “break down?”
a women's white glove
After what hour can the occupants find it safe to move about in the annex?
6pm
often seeks Mr. Frank’s advice
MR. KRALER
The only survivor from the annex was Mrs. Frank
FALSE: MR. FRANK
REAPPROPRIATE
changing the original use/definition of a word and giving it another meanin
What was Mr. Frank’s occupation at the warehouse?
importer of spices and herbs
What is Mr. Frank’s relationship with Mr. Van Daan?
Mr. Van Daan helped Mr. Frank when he first arrived to the country.
worrisome and anxious
MRS. VAN DAAN
Peter and Anne get married while in hiding
FALSE
COMPLICIT
Choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act
In Act 1, Scene 2, who arrives at the secret annex first?
The Van Daans
Who said, “There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind.”
MR. FRANK
modest and quiet
MARGOT
Mr. Frank decided to have Anne’s diary published
TRUE