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82 Cards in this Set
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Describe the setting for this story.
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July 1942- August 1944, November 1945, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Describe Mr. Frank.
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a gentle, cultured European in his middle years
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Why do you think he describes himself as a bitter old man?
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because of all the things that had happened to his family
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What two things does Mr. Frank take from the room?
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white glove and silk scarf
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What does Miep give to Mr. Frank?
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Anne's diary
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Why does Mr. Frank want to burn everything
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it makes him sad about the war
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According to what Mr. Frank reads that Anne wrote, what was Mr. Frank's job before the war?
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business owner- importing spices and herbs
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Where were they supposed to hide?
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upstairs in the building where her father used to have business
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Define capitulation.
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surrender
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What item is conspicuous on all of their clothing?
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the Star of David
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What are ration books?
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books of stamps or coupons issued by the government to buy scarce items
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Why did Mr. Kraler remind Mr. Frank to tell the others about the noise?
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so that they wouldn't be heard during the day when the people were in the building
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What companion did Peter bring with him?
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his cat, Mouschi
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Why must they live with all the rules?
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so they won't get caught
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Who is Anne's friend from school?
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Jopie
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Why do you think Ann can't destroy the yellow star?
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its her religious symbol
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What gift did her father give to her?
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a diary
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Why wouldn't Mr. Frank all Anne to go downstairs for a pencil?
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they don't want anyone to see her
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Who does Anne call their "protectors?"
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Meip and Mr. Kraler
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Why doesn't Anne care if she's being "dignified" as her mother says?
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she's having fun with Peter
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Why does Peter call Anne "Mrs. Quack Quack?"
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she talks so much in class
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Describe the 'bean cycle.'
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they have a different kind of beans everynight
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Why do you think Peter is embarrassed by his mother's story?
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because she's flirting with Mr. Frank
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What does Anne want to do when she says. "I'm going to be remarkable."
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she wants to be a famous dancer/singer
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What happened to Mrs. Van Daan's coat?
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Anne spills milk on it
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Using Mrs. Frank's description, compare Anne to Margot.
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they are opposites
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Why does the 'sun begin to shine' when Mr. Kraler comes?
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he tries to bring good news
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Who joins their family and why?
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Mr. Dussel, he needs a hiding place
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How do you think Anne feels about sharing a room with a new person.
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she is unsure but does it anyway
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Why does Anne awake screaming?
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she has a nightmare because Dussel told her the Nazis came and took Jopie and her family away
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How is Mr. Dussel affected by Anne's nightmares?
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he wakes up and can't sleep
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Why is it so dangerous for everyone else when Anne screams in her sleep?
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people can hear them
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What is Margot's answer to why Anne doesn't want her to sit with her?
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it's a phase
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Do you agree with Margot or what other reason can you provide?
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she thinks she will take advantage of her
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Why is Anne afraid to show her 'nicer' side?
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She is afraid people will laugh at her if she's serious
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According to Anne in her diary entry at the end of the scene, what do each of the family members want to do when the war is over?
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Mrs. Van Daan- to be home with her own things
Peter- to go to a movie Mr. Dussel- to get back to his dentist's drill Anne- to ride a bike, to laugh, to have new clothes, to have a hot tub, to be back at school |
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Who provides the presents for their holiday celebration?
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Anne
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What does each family member receive and how is that item significant?
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Margot- a crossword puzzle book
Mrs. Van Daan- hair shampoo Mr. Van Daan- cigarettes Mrs. Frank- an IOU for obedience Mr. Frank- a muffler Mouschi- a toy Peter- a safety razor Mr. Dussel- ear plugs Significance: they were homeade |
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What present do you think would "fit" Anne?
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a cat, a newspaper
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Remember back to Act 1, Scene 1, to whom does the multi-colored scarf belong?
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Mrs. Frank
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What happened to interrupt their festivities?
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they heard a thief downstairs and thought it was the green police
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Who bravely investigates and what is discovered?
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Mr. Frank discovers it was a thief
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What does Mr. Dussel think about what has happened?
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now someone knows they live up there
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Do you agree with his ideas?
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yes
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What do you think may happen next?
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the thief will sell them to the Green Police
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Why does Mr. Frank tell Anne to sing the celebration song?
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to calm everyone down
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What does Miep bring the family?
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a cake
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Why does Mr. Dussel say that Mrs. Frank should cut the cake?
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Mrs. Frank divides things better
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Why does Mr. Van Daan give Miep the fur coat?
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so she can sell it
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What advice does Mr. Frank give to Mr. Kraler about the employee?
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pay him 1/2
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Why do you think Margot wishes "the end would come?"
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so that they will be able to get out of hiding
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Does Peter agree with Anne that "it helps to have someone to talk to?"
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yes
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What's the bad news that Anne writes about in her diary at the end of the scene?
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The people from whom Miep got their ration books got arrested.
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Why is Mr. Dussel impatient with Anne at the beginning of Scene 2?
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Anne has locked him out of their room because she is preparing for another visit to Peter's room
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Why does Margot think that Anne is "fishing"?
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she is paranoid about how she looks
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How does Mrs. Van Daan and Mrs. Frank view Anne's visits with Peter differ?
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Mrs. Frank- worried, Mrs. Van Daan- doesn't care
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For what reason is Margot jealous of Anne?
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Margot likes Peter, too.
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How has Anne changed according to Peter?
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yes
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At what time does Anne have to go back to her room?
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9:00 PM
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Why does Mr. Dussel wish that Mouschi was back?
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the rats were at work again
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Who is caught stealing food?
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Mr. Van Daan
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What does Mrs. Frank say should be the consequence?
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he should be kicked out
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Why does Mr. Frank say "we don't need the Nazi's to destroy us, we're destroying ourselves?"
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they are all fighting with each other and can't get along
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What wisdom does Margot voice when she talks about the potatoes?
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they haven't sunk so far that they're going to fight over a handful of rotten potatoes
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What news does Meip bring and why is it wonderful?
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the invasion has begun
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Who found the missing radio?
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the Gestapo
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At the end of this scene Anne writes, "I have a goal, an opinion." What is it?
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that all people are truly nice, the can act evil but everyone is truly nice.
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Why do you think the telephone keeps ringing?
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Meip is calling them to warn them they are about to be captured
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What day is it according to Mr. Dussel?
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Friday, the fourth of August
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Why won't Mr. Frank answer the phone?
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He doesn't to do anything that might let anyone know where they're hiding.
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Why does Mr. Van Daan say it's Mrs. Van Daan is the reason they're in hiding?
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she couldn't leave her things
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What purpose does Anne's discussion about nature/sky serve?
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to think herself out of the situation
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What does Peter think about their hiding
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he hates it
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What does Mr. Frank mean when he says, "Now we can live in hope?"
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they have been living in fear of being captured; now they can live in hope that they will be freed
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Who knocks on the door?
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Nazi soldiers
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Why doesn't Anne take her diary?
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she is only allowed to take clothes
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Who does Mr. Kraler say led the police to the family?
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the thief
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Why was Anne able to be happy at first in the camp?
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she could be out of the hiding place
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When and how were the Franks separated?
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September; the men were going to one camp, the women to another
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How did Mr. Frank learn about his family?
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news from survivors that new the others
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What happened to each of the eight members of the "family"?
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all died except for Mr. Frank, Meip, and Mr. Kraler
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Why does Mr. Frank say that Anne puts him to shame?
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he disagrees with her saying in her diary, "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are truly good at heart."
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