What significance does the radio play in the story? What is its purpose?
The radio is the only instant source of information that the residents of the Annex have. It gives them news, entertainment, and hope.
How does Anne refer to her diary?
Anne calls her diary “Kitty.”
What does Mr. Frank want Anne to study and read? (A. Latin, B. French, C. New Testament, D. Old Testament)
C. New Testament
Where is the Franks’ hiding place, and who helps the Franks while they are in hiding?
The Franks hide in Mr. Frank’s office building. Mr. Frank’s employees (Mr. Kleiman, Mr. Kugler, Bep & Mr. Voskuijl, Miep and Jan Gies) help the Franks.
As of the entry on Friday, October 9, 1943, the residents of the Annex have been inside for approximately how long?
16 months
Describe the relationship between Anne & her mother.
Anne treats her mother coldly and feels she has nothing in common with her.
Why does the Frank family go into hiding sooner than they had originally planned?
Margot receives a call-up notice.
Who is Miep, and why is she important to the residents of the Annex?
Miep is one of the helpers, the wife of Mr. Frank’s business associate, and is often asked by the residents to get them specific supplies
What does Anne, ever so politely and with her father’s permission, ask of Mr. Dussel?
If she could use the table in their room for a half hour twice a week.
How do the residents of the Annex learn about outside events?
They gain information by listening to the radio and from what the office employees tell them.
List 3 anti-Jew laws that were put into place after Germany invaded the Netherlands.
yellow star, couldn't drive or use public transportation, could only shop in Jewish stores at certain times, separate schools, no public places of entertainment
When and why does Anne receive her diary?
Anne receives her diary for her 13th birthday.
How does Anne prefer to deal with feeling sad?
To think of beautiful things like nature
Why does Anne need to see a doctor?
Her eyesight is worsening
What does Anne find most frustrating about her living situation in the Annex?
Anne finds it frustrating that she does not have a room and space to herself.
What is the usual atmosphere during mealtimes toward the end of Section Two?
Somber: No one talks or makes eye contact.
What is Anne looking forward to after the war ends?
Going back to school
Why does Mrs. Van Daan refuse to part with her clothes and coats?
She believes she will need them again. She has also lost everything and is reluctant to give up the last few things of value that she owns.
Why does Margot think that she would not enjoy spending time with Peter?
Margot views herself as Peter’s intellectual superior.
Who does Anne picture as her guardian angel?
her grandmother
What do the residents think about Italy surrendering? What does the fact tell them?
The residents believe that Italy (an Axis power—or an ally to the Germans) falling is a sign that the war will be ending soon.
What is Mr. Dussel's occupation?
dentist
What do the residents of the Annex fear about their most recent burglar?
The burglar knows that people live in the building
Explain why the residents of the Annex are constantly afraid and of what specifically they are most frightened.
The residents are afraid of being discovered, but specifically they are afraid of the air raids, bombing, and fighting that has begun in the streets around them