AF Act 1, Scene 2

Bell Ringer

How was Hitler able to divide different groups of people once he rose to power?

Multiple Choice

After President Hindenberg dies, Hitler becomes

• One of many political figures in Germany

• The next democratically elected president of Germany

• Thrown out of German politics

• The absolute dictator of Germany

Multiple Choice

How does Hitler's rise to power impact Germany at first?

• He helps the economy so much that people overlook his extreme views

• He doesn't help at all and everyone is upset with him

• He brings all different kinds of people together in an admirable way

• He is not a very motivated leader and does not try to do much of anything in Germany

Multiple Choice

How do Hitler and the Nazis feel about race?

• They feel it is important to treat everyone equally

• They feel it is important that the German blood remains pure and that other inferior races be gotten rid of

• They feel that race is unimportant and that it is more important what is in someone's mind than what group they are part of

• They want to learn more about what separates different racial groups for the good of humanity

Multiple Choice

What begins to happen to the Jews as Hitler gains power?

• They become more and more powerful within the German government

• They all escape Germany because they want to live somewhere else

• They become more and more integrated into German society

• Their rights are taken away and they are unfairly blamed for Germany's problems

Extend your thinking

Stage Directions:

Mr. Frank:

Miep:

Mrs Van Daan:

Mr. Van Daan:

Peter:

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​Mrs. Frank:

Margot:

Anne:

Mr. Kraler:

Mr. Dussel:

Extend your thinking

What do you think the characters are feeling as they settle into their secret hiding place?

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How do you think that the Franks and the Van Daans were able to get such an elaborate hiding place?

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What do you think of Miep and Mr. Kraler? Why would they help the families who are hiding?

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