Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1 Scenes 1-2
How old is Anne?
13 years old
What present does Anne get for her birthday?
A diary
What causes his flashback?
A white glove on the floor
What do these gifts tell you about Mr. Frank's relationship with Anne?
Because the gifts are very personal, it shows that he has a very close relationship with his daughter.
What has Peter brought with him that Anne was not allowed to bring?
He brought his cat into hiding
What country are they in?
Holland
What year is it when Scene 2 begins?
July 1942
Who is Miep?
Miep is a Dutch Girl that is 22 years old that helps keep the Franks hidden
Where is Mr. Frank when the play begins?
Mr Frank is on the top floor of a warehouse in Amsterdam, Holland
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."
Mr Frank is trying to let Anne know that even though they are being held captive, she is always free to imagine and think as she chooses
What does Anne find out when she says she's going downstairs for a pencil?
That she can never leave the annex because it is dangerous
Describe the living conditions in the secret annex.
The living conditions are cramped because the annex is small.
Where are the Franks hiding (building)?
They are hiding on the top floor of the warehouse
What is the rule about running water or going to the bathroom?
They can't run the water or flush the toilets from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
How do the Franks and Van Daans bring their clothes into hiding?
They wear as much as they can on their body.
What must Jews wear on their clothes to signify their religion?
Yellow Star of David
How does Anne feel about being in hiding?
She doesn't like it. They can never go outside and always have to be careful. It's very tense.
How does Anne feel about the yellow star that is different from the way Peter feels?
She is proud of her Star of David because her Jewish heritage was very important to her
How does Anne feel that her mother treats her?
She resents that her mother constantly criticizes her.
What two things does Mr. Frank bring for Anne?
Some photographs and a diary
Who is Mr. Kraler?
Mr. Kraler is a Dutchman that works in the Office downstairs of the warehouse.
Why has Mr. Frank allowed the Van Daans to stay with them?
Mr. Van Daans helped Mr. Frank when the Franks arrived in the country
What year is it when the play begins?
November, 1945
