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The Diary of Anne Frank--Act 1, Scenes 1&2

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  • Who gives Mr. Frank Anne’s diary?
    Miep
  • Why does Mr. Frank decide to leave Amsterdam?
    He lost his family.
  • How is Anne’s view on hiding different from Margot’s?
    Anne is more cheerful.
  • What do Miep Gies and Mr. Kraler do for the families, and why is it risky?
    They bring them food.
  • What is the annex (hiding place) like?
    Small and cramped
  • How does Anne show she is hopeful?
    She finds joy in small things.
  • What does Anne write about her fears and frustrations?
    She misses school and friends.
  • What do the families have to do while hiding?
    They have to stay quiet during the day.
  • How is Anne’s relationship with her mother different from her relationship with her father?
    She is closer to her father.
  • Why do the Franks and Van Daans hide?
    Because they are Jewish and the Nazis are dangerous.
  • What is Mr. Frank feeling when he starts to read Anne’s diary in Scene 1?
    sad
  • How do the Van Daans feel differently from the Franks about living in the annex?
    The Van Daans complain more.
  • How do Anne and Peter feel when they first meet?
    They are shy and awkward.
  • How does Anne sometimes cause both problems and happiness in the annex?
    She tells jokes but also argues.
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