The Diary of Anne Frank

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1. The families must obey strict rules to avoid discovery. Which rules would be hardest for you to follow? Why? It would sitting and not making a sound because I can't stay in one place for a longtime without moving. It is hard because then my bones would get really stiff. Plus the space is so small for a person to stay.

2. a) In scene 1, what objects does Mr. Frank find in the secret rooms? The objects that Mr. Frank found in the secret rooms were a colored scarf and a women's white glove.
b) How are these objects connected with the rest of the act? These objects are connected with the rest of the act because it belonged to them and it was sort of a symbol.


3. a) What special meanings does Hanukkah have for the families? The special meanings that Hanukkah has for the families is just a time were they all get together and spend time with each other.
b) What do Anne's presents show about her? What Anne's presents show about her is that she thinks about each person and gives them on what she thinks about them. Her presents show caring and thoughtfulness.
c) Why do the others react with enthusiasm to their presents? Others act with enthusiasm to their presents because they are shocked that she had time to think of it and because it comes from her heart. Also it is not what they expected.

4. a) With a partner, discuss Mr. Frank's statement, "There are....no locks that anyone can put on your mind." How does Anne prove that this is true? Anne proves that the statement is true saying that no one can make you think or put ideas in your head, you just come up with them your self.

5. a) What is the historical cause that forces the Franks to go into hiding?The historical cause that forces the Franks to go into hiding is so they would still be alive and won't get caught by the Nazis.
b) What effects does this situation have on their daily lives? The effects that this situation has on their daily lives is that they can't go outside or they could be seen. They can't work or go to school. It is hard to take care of a family when you are in this situation.

6. a) What effects do the Nazis intend the wearing of the stars to have on the Jews? The effects that the Nazis intended the wearing of the stars to have on the Jews was to identify them and know who you are.
b) What background information about the war and the Nazis' treatment of the Jews helps you to link this cause with its intended effects? The background information about the war and the Nazis' treatment of the Jews helps me are the same things in the book.

7. Reveals character and relationships- Where Anne complains about Margot being so perfect. People want her to be like Margot: Anne- Things have changed.People aren't like that any more."Yes, mother.""No, Mother." I've got to fight things out for myself! Make something of myself. I always here Margot from everyone..... how wonderful Margot is...."why aren't you like Margot?" Margot- oh come on, Anne, don't be so..... Anne- Everything she does is right and everything I do is wrong.
Advances the action of the plot- Mr. Van Daan wants to do something or they would come back
Develops the conflict-They have to hide and there is hardly any food.

8. After Mr. Kraler asks if Jan Dussel can join the Franks and the Van Daans in hiding, what does the dialogue among the characters reveal about their personalities? The dialogue among the characters reveal about their personalities is that the Franks are kind enough to take one more in when they barley have room. The Van Daans are selfish and not caring for anyone.

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1. What do you like best about Anne Frank? How would you like having her as a friend? The thing I like best about Anne Frank is that she has an attitude and that she's not afraid to say anything to anyone. She says what on her mind and doesn't care what people say.

2. a) What disturbing news does Mr. Kraler bring on New Year's Day? The disturbing news that Mr. Kraler brought on New Year's Day was that there was somebody downstairs and they know that they are hiding.
b) What hint does this give about the ending of the play? The hint that this gives the ending is that they know that there are people upstairs hiding so they are going to tell.

3. a) What is the time span of Act II? The time span of Act II is 2 years later.
b) How have the characters changed since the end of Act I? The way the characters changed since the end of Act I was that they got closer to each other and they weren't fighting as much.
c) How do you know that Anne has changed? I know that Anne has changed because she hasn't been complaining about Margot and she was talking to her mom not arguing with her.

4. a) How can Anne believe that "...in spite of everything....people are really good at heart?" Anne believes that "....in spite of everything.....people are really good at heart," because it doesn't matter to her what going on, she's not going to be sad. She sort of finds the bright side of things.
b) What does Mr. Frank mean when he says: "She puts me to shame"? What Mr. Frank means when he said "She puts me to shame," is that he can't believe that she can act like that when horrible things are happening to her and she can't see what's going on. She doesn't care what's going to happen.

5. For each of the following events, identify one cause and one effect
a) Mr. Van Daan's decision to steal food: cause-he is taking all the food, effect-the other people don't get to eat.
b) Mrs. Frank's change of heart about wanting the Van Daan's to leave. cause-she wants to through them out but changes her mind, effect-she realizes that Peter and Anne got along

6. What are some possible causes of Mrs. Van Daan's attitude toward Anne and Peter's relationship? Some possible causes of Mrs. Van Daan's attitude toward Anne and Peter's relationship is that she might think that they would do crazy stuff or something.

7. Living in close quarters has multiple effects on the residents of the "Secret Annex." List three effects that result from this single cause. 1) It brought up augments. 2) Less food 3) They learned how to get along

8. a) Identify the possible motivation behind the actions listed.
Character-Action-Motivation
Meip-Brings flowers and cake to the attic rooms- helpful
Mr. Van Daan-stole food- hungry and selfish
Peter Van Daan-he starts talking to Anne-they become friends


9. What possible motivations might an informer have for telling the authorities about the families in hiding? The Possible motivations might an informer have for telling the authorities about the families in hiding is that they can get some money and they can stay alive.