On Mr. Dussel's birthday he got presents from Miep but he didn't share them. Do you think this is fair? Why or Why not?
ANY
Why is it terrible to be ill in the Annexe?
You have to be very quiet and you can't get medicine easily.
What does Mr. Dussel tell them about the outside world?
German soldiers are looking for Jews to arrest. They knock on doors and pay people for information. In the dark you see lines of people walking to their death.
Why must we never forget the Holocaust?
It reminds us about the dangers of hatred and intolerance. History might repeat itself.
Why did they decide to let another person live in the annexe?
They have enough room and food. Otto Frank wanted to help someone else to hide from the Germans.
Mrs. van Daan kept hearing noises at night. What was it and how did they fix the problem?
It was a huge pack of rats, they let Peter's cat (Mouschi) sleep up there every night.
Why is it surprising that Mr. Dussel gave Mrs. van Daan and Edith a cake?
He is a dentist and cake has a lot of sugar, which is bad for your teeth.
Page 65: Daddy wants to visit Mr Voskuijl, Bep's father, who is in hospital. What does this tell us about his personality?
He is a very kind and compassionate person.
What do you think of the people who told German soldiers about where Jews where hiding?
Any - Possible they were scared, didn't want to get in trouble, needed/wanted money.
Why does Anne have no appetite?
She is worried and nervous. She is also feeling trapped and depressed.
What are valerian pills and what are they used for?
It is a traditional herb medicine that is used for sleeping disorders, anxiety (worry) and depression.
What is making the members of the annexe for nervous?
Mr. van Maaren is becoming suspicious about the Secret Annexe.
Why did Mr. and Mrs. van Daan argue? What did each person want? Who do you think is in the right?
They argued about money. Mrs. Van Daan wants new clothes after the war. Mr. Van Daan wants to buy things for the Annexe.
Why is Anne and her mother's relationship not good?
Anne's says that her mother pushed her away by making cruel comments and jokes, which she didn't find funny.
Page 56: "The Annexe is no longer a nice place to live. Everyone is always quarreling." - Why do you think they are fighting so much?
Everyone is stressed and unhappy about their situation. There is little space and no way to relax. No one is sleeping and the food is miserable.
Why is it good news that Mussolini resigned and the King of Italy has taken over?
It means that Italy might not continue in the war and that there is hope for peace.
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