The Diary of Anne Frank_Act I Review

Name that character

100

This character is often described as flirtatious and overdramatic

Mrs. Van Daan

200

This character is considered the leader of the group; all annex decisions are ultimately his.

Mr. Otto Frank

300

This character is the manager of the business downstairs and the creator of the hidden bookcase door.

Mr. Kraler

400

This character is the most reserved of all and not well-liked, which is strongly announced in the story

Mrs. Frank

500

This character is brave and bold; This character’s actions can result in devastating consequences; “protector"

Miep

Elements of a Plot

100

The play’s plot (action) is told through a ____.

(we learn this in Act I/Scene I)

Flashback

200

What is the main conflict in the play?

Man vs. Society 

300

The exposition for act I/scene II takes place when-

we are introduced to characters waiting for the Franks in the annex 

400

The climax of act I/scene V occurs when-

The noise from Peter’s fall frightens the thief away

500

The continuing conflict between Mr. Van Daan & Mr. Dussel could be:

a.Their differing views on the war

b.Their views on child-raising

c. Each man’s selfishness

C

Figurative Language

100

Anne says, “I am like a songbird in a tree”.

-what type of figurative language is used?

simile

200

Anne’s pencil went to life dancing across the page is an example of ______.

[what type of figurative language?]

personification

300

The reference to Hanukkah in scene v is a(n) ___________.

[type of figurative language]

allusion

400

Anne states that Mr. Dussel prays for five years at a time. What type of figurative language is used here?

hyperbole

500

An author’s use of detailed, deep description is known as _______.

[type of figurative language]

imagery

Comprehension- Part 1

100

What possession does Mrs. Van Daan truly treasure?

her fur coat

200

Anne plays jokes on Peter. In one particular joke, she takes Peter’s ________.

shoes

300

Mr. Van Daan complains that __________ are always for dinner.

beans

400

Mr. Frank becomes irritated with Anne when _________.

She pushed her mother away after having a nightmare, which made her mother cry

500

Anne is very concerned and often thinks about her best friend, _________.

Jopie da Waal

Comprehension- Part 2

100

Mr. Dussel, a new addition to the annex in act I/scene III, has what occupation?

dentist

200

What is Mrs. Frank’s concern about the ration books?

they are being used illegally

300

What/who does Anne refer to her diary as?

Kitty

400

What is Peter’s favorite hobby/activity in which Anne uses to bond with him?

crossword puzzles

500

The reader can use _______ techniques when Mr. Van Daan lights a match in scene IV and then, disappears in the quiet, dead of the night.

foreshadowing