Anne Frank Act 1 Flashcards
In the opening scene, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?
He wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family to say goodbye.
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.
Why do the Franks agree to take in Mr. Dussel?
They want to help someone else who is being persecuted by the Nazis
Why do Anne and Peter often tease each other?
They like each other.
How has two months of hiding affected the attic dwellers?
The relationships are becoming tense.
“The best part about this room…you can look down and see a bit of the street and canal…” What can you infer about Anne’s personality from these lines?
She is curious and likes to take her mind off of things by watching things out of the window.
What kind of relationship does Anne have with her Father?
She goes to him with her troubles and he comforts her.
Think about Mrs. Frank’s words and actions. What kind of personality does she have?
She is very nice and gentle. She tries to make the best out of their situation.
Mr. VanDaan goes into the cupboards in the middle of the night. What is he doing? What does this say about his character?
He sneaks food in the night. He is greedy and selfish.
Mrs. VanDaan says, “I don’t know why I didn’t meet you before I met that one there.” What does this reveal about her character?
It shows that she likes to flirt with Mr. Frank.
Mr. Frank says, “We can stretch the food a little. It’s only for a few days.” What does this reveal about his character?
He is kind and generous.
How do Anne and Mr. Dussel get along sharing the same room?
Mr. Dussel complains, “Every night she twists and turns.”
when a reader is aware of something that a character isn’t
dramatic irony
emotional quality of a scene
mood
Conversation between two or more characters
Diolouge
