Hosted by Ms. Reilly
Characters Relationships Setting Details
Row 1, Col 1 When Mr. Dussel joins the families in the Secret Annex, why is Mr. Van Daan so concerned? Because he believes there won’t be enough food
1,2 What part of the Secret Annex is most difficult for Mr. Dussel? That he cannot get enough alone time
1,3 Why does Peter remove the Star of David from his clothes? He resents the fact that he was forced by Nazis to wear it
1,4 Why are the people in the attic so afraid of the thief? If he is caught, he could betray them to avoid going to jail
2,1 In Act 1, would you describe the Van Daans as loving or quarrelsome? They are quarrelsome
2,2 In what ways does Mr. Dussel’s behavior increase the conflict In Act 2? He picks on things people care about or are sensitive about
2,3 In Act 1, how would you describe Mrs. Van Daan’s behavior toward Mr. Frank? She is a flirt
2,4 Why is Anne so upset to hear from Mr. Dussel that Jopie de Waal is gone? She knows they have been taken by the Nazis
3,1 When news of the invasion comes, everyone is thrilled. Why? Because it means the war might end soon
3,2 Why is Mr. Van Daan’s stealing of the bread such a serious offense? Because they are all hungry; not just him.
3,3 The play begins in 1948 and then flashes back to What was the purpose of this? To show her diary was written in earlier times, and to show why Mr. Frank is so upset and bitter
3,4 What historic event happened between 1942 and 1945? World War II ended
4,1 Think of a plot diagram. In Act 2, Mrs. Van Daan’s comments about Anne and Peter contribute to what element? The rising action of the plot
4,2 Why doesn’t Anne take her diary when they are invaded by the Nazis? The Nazis said they could take clothes only
4,3 Why does Mr. Frank go back to the Secret Annex after the war? To get a last look at the place he last saw his family
4,4 Why does Mr. Kraler not go to the doctor right away for his ulcer? Because doctors are busy treating people hurt in the war
5,1 Which of your senses in most useful to imagine the lines below? “The sound of children playing below dies out. Mr. Dussel can stand it no long and knocks sharply on the bedroom door.” The sense of hearing
5,2 Why does Mrs. Frank call everyone else her guests? Because Mr. Frank got the attic rooms through his connections
5,3 Why do Anne and Peter not get along during Act 1? Because she is outspoken and he is shy
5,4 Who is the best student in Algebra in the secret annex? Margot