Anne Frank Act 1 Scenes 4-5

What does Mr. Frank mean when he tells Anne, "There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind."

• She will eventually escape from the secret annex if she just has faith.
• He is comparing her to a magician and wants to teach her tricks.
• Although she doesn't understand Algebra now, she will eventually get it if she tries.
• Though they may be locked in a room in hiding, their minds and imaginations are still free.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Anne begin to feel remorse (bad) about when she is crying with her father?

• For the way she has been treating people, especially her mother
• That she has been ignoring Peter.
• For all the Jews who had died in concentration camps.
• For being such a burden on Mr. Kraler and Miep. 

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

Peter is best described as:

• shy and self-conscious
• talkative
• sweet and helpful around the annex
• an affectionate son to his parents

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What kind of character is Mr. Frank?

• Selfish and irresponsible.
• Preoccupied with working with Mr. Kraler to keep the business going.
• Mr. Frank is helpful and kind by taking care of his family and the Van Daans and helping Peter with his schoolwork.
• Mr. Frank is opinionated and bossy, oftentimes offending the other people in the secret annex.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How has Anne's behavior and actions changed since the start of the play?

• She has become even more ill tempered and difficult to be around.
• She has decided that Margot will be her new best friend, since Jopie is gone.
• She makes everyone heartfelt gifts-even giving presents to those in the attic she hasn't previously gotten along with.
• She has taken a vow of silence and won't be talking anymore.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which event is the resolution of the conflict concerning the robbery at the end of Act One?

• They are discovered.
• Anne sings the Hanukkah song.
• They all go to bed.
• Mrs. VanDaan gets in a shouting match with Mr. VanDaan.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In Act 1, why does Anne scream in the night?

• Mr. Dussel scares her.
• She thinks she hears an intruder.
• She has a terrible nightmare.
• She is very angry at her mother.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the setting of Hanukah symbolize the situation that Anne and her family are experiencing?

• Holidays make everything seem better.
• Giving gifts is a good way to say that you are sorry.
• Family bonds are made stronger by sharing holidays together.
• With faith, a small group can overcome a large enemy.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

What is the importance of the scarf? 

• He has been complaining of being cold.
• He wasn't expecting a gift.
• This scarf is the same scarf he finds in Scene 1. 
• It is Anne's favorite scarf. 

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The thief in the building is important to the story because

• it shows that times are hard in Amsterdam.
• it builds suspense by introducing outside danger to Anne and the others.
• it shows us that there is still crime during war.
• it implies that the business kept money in a safe inside the building.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9