Diary of Anne Frank Study Guide Answers – Flashcards
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What city is Mr. Frank's factory located in?
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Who is most annoyed by Anne's behavior in the attic?
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Dussel
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Anne gets along best with her _____
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Father
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What does Anne spill on Mrs. Van Daan's coat?
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Milk
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During the Hannukah celebration, Peter makes a big noise. What did he do?
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He fell off a chair trying to turn off the overhead light.
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What does Mr. Kraler need to survive when he becomes ill?
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a blood transfusion
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What is characterization?
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the way the author reveals information about a character
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What are 2 relationships that develop positively in the attic?
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Anne & Peter, Anne & Mr. Van Daan, Anne & Mrs. Frank
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In act 2, scene 2 why does Mrs. Frank defend Anne & Peter's privacy? What does Mrs. Van Daan do?
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Mrs. Frank is generous; she wants her children to be happy and fulfilled. Mrs. Van Daan, on the other hand, is jealous of the excitement and joy the young people feel at the start of a new relationship.
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What is a flashback?
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an interruption in the present action of a plot to show events that happened at an earlier time
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In the first scene, what hints about what happened to Mr. Frank & Miep?
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Their appearance has changed dramatically—Mr. Frank's hair has turned white and he has visibly aged. Miep is pregnant. Both characters are solemn in the opening scene of the play, and their dialogue indicates deep sadness and regret.
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At what point does the play switch from 1945 to 1942?
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Act 1, Scene 2
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How do we know that the scene has changed back to 1945 at the end of the play?
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Mr. Frank & Miep's appearences, the ransacked office
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Why are only Miep, Mr. Frank, and Kraler on stage at the end of the play?
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They are the only surviving cast members
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How much time has passed between act 2 scene 4 and act 2 scene 5?
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1 yr, 3 months
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What is Irony?
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a contrast between expectation and reality
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What is ironic about the cake that Miep brings saying "Peace in 1944"
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1944 is the year the residents of the Secret Annexe are caught. It will not be a peaceful year for the characters. We know this is true, but the characters do not. This is dramatic irony.
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What, in addition to cutting the cake, causes stress & arguements between the characters?
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They are starving, irritated, and living in fear of being caught
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What does Mr. Kraler mean when he says he cant get near a doctor?
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They are very scarce due to the war
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Why does Mr. Frank want to offer Carl half the money? What does Dussel want to do instead?
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To determine whether or not Mr. Kraler is being blackmailed. Dussel wants to give Carl all of the money he has requested. (These responses are indicative of the characters' personalities and serve as an opportunity for the playwrights to remind the audience about the differences in the characters.)
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When Peter and Anne lock Dussel out of his room what does he do and whY?
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Dussel goes to Peter's room so that he will not have to interact with the characters who are in the main room. He is anti-social. He is uncomfortable when he is expected to spend time with others.
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Near the end of Act 2, Scene 1, Anne uses an extended metaphor to describe the group's hungry stomachs. What does she compare them to?
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An orchestra tuning
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Why is Anne's complaint about being treated like a baby dramatic irony?
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She wants to be treated like a grown-up, but when her mother has grown-up expectations of her, Anne behaves immaturely.
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25. What is ironic about the references the characters make to the outside world in Act 1, Scene 3?
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We know that they will never be able to participate in their pastimes again.
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28. Mr. Frank uses concrete imagery at the beginning of the play in describing what might happen if Peter grows any more. What is the effect of Mr. Frank's speech to Peter?
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Humor
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Mrs. VanDaan describes her girlhood dates in Act 1, Scene 3 using figures of speech. What do the phrases "swarming with boys" and "buzzing round like bees around a jam pot" mean in this context?
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she was VERY popular
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Anne gives Mr. Frank a scarf for Hanukkah. The scarf stands for Anne's love and respect for her father. Why did the playwrights have Mr. Frank rediscover the scarf during the first scene of the play, before the flashback?
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To provoke his memory and show his feelings
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When Mr. Frank comforts Anne after her nightmare, the playwrights use Anne's own words to characterize her. How is she trying to improve as a person?
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She wants to keep the "bad anne" inside and the "good anne" outside
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What does Mr. Frank do after the group hears a noise downstairs during the Hanukkah celebration??
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he shows his bravery by going downstairs to investigate
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In Act II, Scene 3, Mr. Van Daan steals again and is caught. This is the final injustice for Mrs. Frank, the gentlest person in the group. Her husband says to her what might be said of many characters by the end of the play: "I've never seen you like this before." Mrs. Frank has been pushed past her limit, and she has revealed her truest feelings. How does Mrs. Frank expose her feelings? She explodes! How do the other characters react?
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Mr. Dussel appears to agree with Mrs. Frank. This is evident when he begins counting out the potatoes. The others are horrified.
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Do you think they have changed, too?
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Yes! Anne even tries to help Mr. Van Daan as he struggles to the bathroom in shame.
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In reality, the Franks had a radio, so they knew what was happening in the war. The radio told them about the Allied invasion of Africa and about the Allied landing in Normandy. But the playwrights found it more dramatic to have Miep or Mr. Kraler bring news into the hiding place. The news they bring often contrasts with what is happening onstage. What news does Miep bring in Scene 3, and how does it affect the others?
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The allies have landed in Normandy & the atticers are thrilled!
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At the beginning of scene 4, what 2 things are creating tension in the attic?
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There are actually three things: the telephone is ringing, none of the workmen have arrived at work, and they haven't seen Miep in three days. Students should be able to identify at least two.
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What is the climax?
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The Nazis arrive to capture the members of the Secret Annex
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At first glance, Act 2, Scene 5 might seem unnecessary. However, it is important. What do you think this last scene accomplishes?
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It provides closure
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Which scene includes both the falling action AND resolution of the play?
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Act 2, scene 5
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What did Anne get everybody for Christmas?
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A. Otto Frank- a scarf B. Edith Frank- an I.O.U. C. Mouschi- a ball of paper D. Peter- a razor E. Putti Van Daan- cigarettes F. Petronella Van Daan- shampoo G. Dussel- earplugs H. Margot- a crossword puzzle book
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41. Who says what? A. "Of course you're not. You've got nice eyes...and a lot of animation, and ..." B. "We don't need the Nazis to destroy us. We're destroying ourselves." Mr. Frank C. "The radio...The BBC! They said they landed on the coast of Normandy." Miep D. "...he closed the door and asked me...how's Mr. Frank? What do you hear from Mr. Frank?" Kraler E. "Jopie's my best friend. I wonder what she'll think when she telephones and there's no answer?" Anne F. "It's illegal, then, the ration books? We've never done anything illegal before." Mrs. Frank G. "No! No! No! Don't you dare take that! It's mine, you hear?" Mrs. Van Daan H. "I'm hungry." Mr. Van Daan I. "I thought you were fine just now. You know just how to talk to them." Peter J. "I don't lose track of the days! I know exactly what day it is!" Dussel
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A- Margot B- Mr. Frank C- Miep D- Mr. Kraler E- Anne F- Mrs. Frank G- Mrs. Van Daan H- Mr. Van Daan I- Peter J- Dussel
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When the Frank family went into hiding, they left behind an elaborate display of a "rushed" exit from their home. They even left a scrap of paper with "Switzerland" written on it. Why did they do this?
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They wanted the Nazis to believe they evacuated to switzerland
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At the start of Act I, Scene 2, the Frank family arrives onstage in the following order: Mr. Frank, Mrs. Frank, Margot, and Anne. Why did the playwrights arrange it this way?
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Mr. Frank is the leader of his family and the leader of the entire group in the attic. He arrives first to establish this role. Mrs. Frank and Margot are happy to follow Mr. Frank's lead. Anne is given a dramatic entrance—her mother calls for her and she bounds onto the stage—so that the audience can give the lead character a round applause.
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3 words to describe Mrs. Van Daan?
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materialistic, selfish, frightened
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3 words to descrive Mrs. Frank?
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polite, controlled, kind
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47. How do the events following Anne's nightmare in Act I, Scene 4 reveal tensions between Anne and two other members of the household
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Anne & Her mom, Anne & Dussel
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According to Dussel, how does the robbery lead to the discovery of the hidden Jews?
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Dussel believes that the thief will eventually be caught and will use the Jews as a bargaining chip for his own release
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49. What is the time span of Act II?
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January 1944- November 1945
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50. Mr. Kraler told Carl about a rumor that the Franks had escaped to Switzerland. Why did Mr. Kraler do this?
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To protect them and convince Carl they are hidden
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Who is Carl?
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The theif and blackmailer
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52. After Mrs. Van Daan defends her husband's theft, Mrs. Frank cries out, "I've watched you day after day and I've held my tongue!" What does the idiom "held my tongue" mean?
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Kept my feelings to myself
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What is Dussel's response to the phone ringing and no sight of Miep?
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He becomes frantic. He desperately wants Mr. Frank to answer the phone.
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Why is it important to Peter that Anne is now quieter?
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It indicates to Peter that Anne is more mature.
