Diary of Anne Frank section one

Question 1

The play opens in November 1945 indicating

Answer 1

that World War II is officially over.

Question 2

Flashback-

Answer 2

the transition from the opening of the play to Anne’s voice-over.

Question 3

“This isn’t the black market, Mrs. Frank. This is what we call the white market…” –Mr. Kraler.

Answer 3

It is implied that they are helping others who are persecuted.

Question 4

Anne can’t throw away the Star of David she cut off her clothes because

Answer 4

it represents a part of her.

Question 5

she realizes the grave situation of hiding

Answer 5

When Anne can’t go downstairs to the office for a pencil

Question 6

Mrs. Frank attempts to stop Anne from answering back to the Van Daans.

Answer 6

Early conflict

Question 7

Anne is more what the Margot

Answer 7

Anne is more opinionated and gets in more trouble

Question 8

Mrs. Van Daan seemed to side with Anne and didn’t reprimand Anne’s behavior before the spilling of the milk.

Answer 8

However, it is ironic that Mrs. Van Daan was angry with Anne for spilling milk on her fur coat.

Question 9

“I’m not afraid that anyone is going to walk all over you, Anne. I’m afraid for other people, that you’ll walk on them.”

Answer 9

Mrs.Frank is worried about Anne

Question 10

even though Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan object to having Mr. Dussel join the Annex.

Answer 10

Mr. Frank is willing to make sacrifices in order to save others

Question 11

Anne’s reaction to her nightmare demonstrates

Answer 11

foreshadowing.

Question 12

There is so little that we parents can do to help our children. We can only try to set a good example.

Answer 12

Mr. Frank. Mr. Frank says that final decisions must be made by the child.

Question 13

she has a growing sensitivity to other people’s feelings when

Answer 13

Anne defends Peter’s cat to Mr. Van Daan

Question 14

It is important for the characters in the play to celebrate Hanukkah in the secret Annex because

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it gives them a chance to unite in prayer and remember their faith.

Question 15

Anne gives Hanukkah presents to everyone

Answer 15

Anne trying to lift everyone’s spirit.

Question 16

We hear two soldiers singing ‘Lili Marlene.’ A girl’s high giggle is heard coming closer and then fading in the distance.” The mood of this scene contrasts the general feelings of the characters who are in hiding because

Answer 16

the outside scene shows happiness and fun.

Question 17

The significance that we hear the soldiers and a girl’s giggling outside is

Answer 17

they are happy outside while the people in the annex are inside having nightmares.

Question 18

Anne’s reaction to her nightmare of being taken away demonstrates

Answer 18

foreshadowing of what will become of them.

Question 19

The manner in which the group sings the Hanukkah song at the end of Scene 5 displays

Answer 19

the characters being hopeful

Question 19

In the crisis following the lampshade, Mr. Frank’s actions can best be described as

Answer 19

him being the most logical thinker.