9. Lines 171-173: Explain why a new scene begins at line 171. A new scene begins because the flashback begins .
Who is leading the Hanukkah celebration Why might the playwrights have chosen to focus on this celebration?
Why might the playwrights have chosen to focus on this celebration? It will be Hanukkah,that they are still hopeful that they still celebrate . Examine Anne’s thoughts about herself.
Why do the playwrights start a new scene after line 785?
Act I: Why do the playwrights begin a new scene after line 785? The time has changed. Therefore, they need to begin a new episode.
Why might the playwrights have included this explanation of the Hanukkah story?
Frank’s dialogue in which he explains why they are lighting Hanukkah candles. Question- The playwrights probably included this explanation to create a connection between the Jewish legend of the past with their struggle in the present .
What does this part of the dialogue reveal about Anne?
What does this dialogue reveal about Anne? She is stubborn and impolite. She is clever and confident. She is quiet and understanding.
Why does Mr Frank want to leave Amsterdam?
Why does Mr. Frank want to leave Amsterdam? He felt that he wasn’t the same man and his house and belongings made him think of his dead family.
What does Mr Frank mean in the last scene when he says she puts me to shame?
When Mr. Frank says “she puts me to shame” he is referring to... ... being ashamed that he doesn’t believe all people are basically good like Anne does . being ashamed of the type of father he was.
How do the authors convey a mood of anxiety through Van Daans; dialogue? There are exclamation points which indicates anxiety, short, unfinished sentences, and the stage notes . Why do the Franks fear the green police? They did this on purpose so that they could take them by surprise and they would be less resistant.
What event happens toward the end of Act I that causes the family to fear being discovered?
What event happens toward the end of Act I that causes the family to fear being discovered? A thief is heard downstairs robbing Miep.
How does Mr Dussel feel about Anne’s nightmares?
How does Mr. Dussel react to Anne’s nightmare? He shows little compassion . Instead he complains that she makes too much noise, which could lead to their arrest.
Why does Peter remove the Star of David from his clothes?
Why does Peter remove his Star of David from his clothes? He wants to put it on a new coat he’s planning to get. He resents the fact that the Nazis force Jews to wear it.
Why do Mr and Mrs Frank speak German in this scene?
and Mrs. Frank speak in German? It is easier for them to communicate in German . It is a private conversation, and the others primary language is Dutch.
Why does Mr Dussel think the Franks had escaped to Switzerland?
mr van daan feels there is no room and not enough food for all of them, reason people think the franks have moved to switzerland. house is messy and last an address to switzerland. taking people to camp (people disappearing), annes friend and family is gone, dussel is in trouble with no tools/items .
What invasion was Mr Frank talking about?
Mr. Frank says, “The invasion has come! We’re going to be liberated!” What invasion is he talking about? The allies have arrived in Normandy .
Why do Anne and her family go into hiding?
Anne has to go into hiding in the Secret Annex
When Margot received a call-up to report for a so-called ‘labour camp’ in Nazi Germany on 5 July 1942, her parents were suspicious. They did not believe the call-up was about work and decided to go into hiding the next day in order to escape persecution.
How does Anne compare her situation in the annex to what others are facing?
Answer: Anne thinks that other people treat her with contempt in the Annex , unlike the way they treat the two young people (Peter and Margot). She always hears things about herself being an “exasperated child” while Margot (Anne’s sister) and Peter (the son of van Daans) were always considered the role models.
