Anne Frank's Quiz
Which expression used by Mrs.Van Daan is hyperbole? What does this expression reveal about Mrs.Van Daan?
His father will kill him. Mrs. Van Daan is dramatic
Anne doesn't want the Van Daans to walk all over her. What does the idiom walk all over or walk on mean?
No one will take advantage or tell her what to do.
During what years does this play take place? In what city does it take place?
1942-1945 Amsterdam
How many families are living in the secret annex? Who are the members of each family?
2 families The Franks-Anne,Margot,Mr+Mrs.Frank The Van Daans-Peter, Mr+Mrs.Van Daan
What did the playwrights use as the source of information for their scripts?
Anne Franks diary
How are the connotations of the words discussion and quarrel different? Why is the distinction between the words important to Mr.Van Daan?
Discussion-Positive Quarrel-Fighting, not positive Mr.van Daan doesn't want people to think he is arguing.
What does Peter mean when he says he is a lone wolf? What contrast do the playwrights reveal between Anne and Peter in this passage.
He does his own thing a loner. Anne has many friends.
What do Mr.Van Daan words reveal about him?
He is old fashioned in his thoughts.
What kinds of information do the stage directions give about Mr.Frank? What does the description suggest about Mr.Frank?
He moves slowly....suggests he is sad/weak/ill.
What shift takes place in who is saying the words from Anne's diary? What is the impact of this I'm Speakers? How does it affect the tone or feeling of the scene?
It changes the setting/year.
How does the white glove affect Mr.Frank? What does this detail reveal about him?
It makes him said It reveals he is upset about all the tragedies.
Why does the beginning of line 753 say Anne voice and not just Anne?
It's her thoughts....
What two characters are having a dialogue here? What do the ellipses in the dialogue indicate? What does the dialogue reveal about Mrs.Van Daan?
Mr+Mrs Van Daan. The ellipses are interruptions. Mr.Van Daan worries a lot .
What does this comment by Mr.Kraler reveal about Mr.Frank?
Mr.Frank is well thought of .
What does the Star of David symbolize? What do Peters and Anne's views about them?
Peter feels he is being branded by Nazis. Anne still feels it is a symbol of her faith.
Why does Mrs.Van Daan think Peter might be afraid? What does Peter mean when he says please mother?
Peter will not be on the same as his family. Peter was embarrassed.
Who is Pim? How does charterers use of the word vile impact their exchange?
Pim is Mr.Frank. It is a funny exchange.
What word do the playwrights use to explain how Mr.Frank and Mr.Kraler should look? What does the description signal to the audience?
Serious looks-implies they are upset.
Why is Mrs.Frank concerned about the legality of the ration book?
She has never done anything illegal.
Why is important to know that Mr.Frank saves the glove but wants his papers to be burned?
The papers includes the diary! He almost let it burn.
What do the stage directions in these lines imply about the story that Mrs.Van Daan is about to tell?
The story has been told many times
Which act and scene being the play?
act one/scene one