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1. The families must obey strict rules to avoid dixcovery. Which rules would be hardest for you to follow? Why?

The hardest rule for me to follow would be the thing that we can’t make noise during the work day and time. Because if it’s like the whole day no talking the way I do I can’t live right. Everyday I have to talk to way I do and have fun.

2a. In scene 1, what objects does Mr. Frank find in the secret room?

He found the scarf hanging and the white glove in the room.

2b. How are these objects connected with the rest of the act?

These objects connected to the story because it shows that somebody has been in the same room and hiding place that they are going to.

3a. What special meaning does Hanukkah have for the families?

For them the Hanukkah is like the day of giving, where the families celebrate and give gifts to each other.

3b. What do Anne’s presents show about her?

It shows about her that she has the spirit to celebrate even if they are in a hiding place in danger and she still makes them feel the day of Hanukkah.

3c. why do others react with enthusiasm to their presents?

Because it make them feel the presence of Hanukkah and make them feel like it’s Hanukkah and it’s the same even if they are in hiding.

4a. 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?

She is open-minded and she still feel free about her opinions and nobody can tell her what to do and what to think.

5a. What is the historical cause that foces the Franks to go into hiding?

Because of the Nazis, they are hunting jews and they are killing thyem so they are forced to go to a hiding.

5b. What effects does this situation have on their daily lives?

They always have to follow a rule so they wouldn’t get caught and they have a schedule to follow.

6a. What effects do the Nazis intend the wearing of the stars to have on the jews.

To make them feel more humanized and make them feel as their slaves.

6b. What background information about the war and the Nazis’ treatment of the jews helps you to link this cause with its intended effects?

The Nazis always hated the jews and some other races so they kill them and make them suffer.

7. Complete an organizer like the one shown with examples of dialogue that achieve each purpose.

Reveals character and relationships – Mr. Frank: “Mrs. Van Daan, Mr. Van Daan, Peter.”

Advances the action of plot – Mr. Van Daan: “God Almighty! Do you hear anything” ( they heard a noise down stairs, the green police are there.)

Develops the conflict – Margot: “ No, father, no! There may be someone there, waiting… It may be a trap!

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?

When Mr. Frank let’s the Van Daans go in the hiding, that shows that Mr. Frank is helpul to other people. And for Mr. Van Daan when Mr. Dussel is coming in, he said there is no food enough, that shows that he is being selfish and don’t want to help. And in the end he’s the one stealing the food.

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1. What do you like best about Anne Frank? How would you like having her as a friend?

What I like the best about her is that she talks a lot and she’s not boring, she’s just like one of normal kids and I would like to have her as a friend.

2a. What disturbing news does Mr. Kraler bring on New Year’s Day?

That a guy name Carl about 50 know about them and Mr. Frank, he asked Mr. Kraler how was Mr. Frank so he knows they are in hiding, they think he may be the thief that knows they are hiding and he can trick and turn them in.

2b. What hint does this give about about the ending of the play?

That they are going to get caught because someone is going to try to turn them in, because they are jews in hiding.

3a. What is the time spam of Act II?

It only took about 5 months from the starting of Act II to the end. The Act I took them years.

3b. How have the characters changed since the end of Act I?

Everybody starts to be good at each other and get use to live with each other. They don’t fight each other a lot anymore like how they use to first.

3c. How do you know that Anne has changed?

She’s not that kiddy no more, she’s not talkative anymore and even Peter said it and she seems more mature, not immature.

4a. How can Anne believe that “ …in spite of everything… people are really good at heart?”

She believes that because she doesn’t give up hope and she’s very hopeful. She doesn’t give up and she still believe that people are really good and will not kill them.

4b. What does Mr. Frank mean when he says: “She puts me to shame”?

He means that he feels ashamed of her daughter saying that in their condition in the hiding and she could still believe that.

5a. Mr. Van Daan’s decision to steal food.

The cause of this is that because he’s a big guy and he’s hungry. The effect is that they wouldn’t have anything to eat and they will be hungry and starve to death and only him will live.

5b. Mrs. Frank’s change of heart about wanting the Van Daans to leave.

The cause of this is because she feel bad about what Anne will feel if he leaves then peter leaves. The effect is that they still have one more chance to be good at each other again and they can be better if they stick together.

6. What are some possible causes of Mrs. Van Daan’s attitude toward Anne and Peter’s relationship?

Some possible causes is that she think that they might do something more than just friends and their relationship. She may think that they may do something else and it can be a problem.

7. Living in close quarters has multiple effects on the residents of the “Secret Annex.” List three effects that result from this single cause.

They can’t go outside they might get caught.
They have to be quiet so they wouldn’t get caught.
There’s not enough food for the families in hiding.

8a. On a chart like the one shown, identify the possible motivation behind the actions listed.

Miep Brings flowers and cake to the attic rooms She wants to help the families.
Mr. Van Daan He stole the food in the hiding for everbody. He was hungry and have nothing to eat and he’s big.
Peter Van Daan He starts to like Anne and became really good friends. He likes Anne Frank and they are good friends.

9. What possible motivations might an informer have for telling the authorities about the families in hiding?

The informer might be telling about the families in hiding to motivate the people to know what the life is like and what happen in hidings and how it is.