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The Diary of Anne Frank Study Guide Act One, Scene 1

1. What year is it when the play begins?

2. Where is Mr. Frank when the play begins?

3. What causes his flashback?

Act One, Scene 2

1. What year is it when Scene 2 begins?

2. How old is Anne?

3. What country are they in?

4. What must Jews wear on their clothes to signify their religion?

5. How do the Franks and Van Daans bring their clothes into hiding?

6. Where are the Franks hiding (building)?

7. What has Peter brought with him that Anne was not allowed to bring?

8. What is the rule about running water or going to the bathroom?

9. Describe the living conditions in the secret annex.

10. Why has Mr. Frank allowed the Van Daans to say with them?

11. How does Anne feel about the yellow star that is different from the way Peter feels?

12. Who is Miep?

13. Who is Mr. Kraler?

14. What two things does Mr. Frank bring for Anne?

15. What do these gifts tell you about Mr. Frank’s relationship with Anne?

16. Explain Mr. Frank’s quote to Anne on pg. 459 “There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind.”

17. How does Anne feel about being in hiding?

18. How does Anne feel that her mother treats her? Act 1, Scene 3

Describe Mrs. Van Daan

1. How do the Van Daans react to Anne?

What happens to Mrs. Van Daan’s coat?

2. What does Mr. Dussel say is happening outside?

3. How does Mr. Dussel think he gets along with children?

4. What does Mr. Dussel think of Anne?

5. How does Mr. Dussel really get along with children, Anne in particular?

6. How does Mrs. Van Daan behave toward Mr. Frank?

Act 1, Scene 4

1. How does Anne react when her mother tries to comfort her?

2. What does Anne have a nightmare about?

3. What does Anne say about her own behavior?

Act 1, Scene 5

1. What are the Franks and the Van Daans celebrating?

2. Where do the Hanukkah presents come from?

3. What trick does Peter play on Mr. Dussel to upset him and pay him back for the “whiskers” comment?

4. What happens downstairs during the Hanukkah celebration?

Vocabulary

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