The Girl Who Lived Forever Review

Which details helped to create the mood in the first section of the selection? Check all that apply.

• hurrying

• sweating from wearing many layers of clothes

• could be arrested and killed

• July 6th was a beautiful day in Amsterdam

What is the mood of the first section of the selection?

• tense, uncomfortable, and ominous

• awed, respectful, and suspicious

• suspenseful, somber, and embarrassed

• relieved, happy, and serious

What does Lewis mean when she says that Anne lives forever?

• Lewis cares so much about Anne's plight that she will always remember her

• Anne lived much longer than other Jewish people during the Holocaust

• Anne continues to inspire people through her words even today.

• Anne is a vampire and thus immortal

How did Anne’s diary help her cope with what was happening around her? Check all that apply.

• It gave her a way to express her thoughts and feelings.

• It gave her an excuse to avoid interactions with the other people in the annex.

• It gave her a way to escape her reality for a moment, to help her deal with everything.

• It let her work towards her dream of being a writer and avoid the boredom of being silent all day.

What kind of person was Anne? Check all that apply.

• Creative

• Thoughtful

• Ambitious

• Pessimistic

What evidence from the article reveals Anne's character? Check all that apply.

• Lewis tells us that Anne wote that she wanted to have a meaningful life (9).

• "But this ordinary girl had been swept into one of the most evil chapters in human history" (6).

• "If God lets me live... I shall not remain insignifiicant" (10).

• "Anne's wish came true" (10).

According to the article, what factors contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler? Choose all that apply.

• People are evil and hate every person who is slightly different than they are.

• After WWI, the German economy was devastated.

• Anti-Semitism was already prevelant throughout Europe.

• Ruthless punishments and cash rewards from Hitler and his SS troops.

How did/does Anne's diary connect to people? Check all that apply.

• Hitler viewed the diary as a rebellion or act of treason.

• To Otto Frank, it was a connection to his daughter who died.

• To readers, it is a source of inspiration and a primary source that teaches us about the Holocaust.

• To Margot, it was a fun way to spy on her sister and tease her about the entries.

Lewis writes that Anne’s diary has been translated into 70 languages and is one of the most-read books in the world. Why do you think this is—why would so many people be interested in Anne’s diary? Check all that apply.

• It is a primary source text that can teach people about the Holocaust.

• It is inspiring and helps us to understand ourselves and our world.

• It is a sweet story about a girl and how her pet, Kitty, helped her deal wiith social anxiety.

• It is a captivating story that honors those who perished needlessly and gives voice to those lost in this genocide.

This article describes a dark time in history. Much of it does not shed a positive light on human behavior. What in the article can give us hope? Check all that apply.

• Some people risked their lives to help the Franks, the van Pels, and Mr. Pfeffer.

• It shows that people can rise above fear and do the right thing.

• According to history.com about 50 million people died including the genocide of 6 million Jewish people and 5 million prisoners of war. Furthermore, in the novel The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler Robert Payne states that, "Hitler told Himmler that it was not enough for the Jews simply to die; they must die in agony. What was the best way to prolong their agony?"

• Anne's strong spirit and optimism can inspire everyone who learns about WWII, the Holocaust and her life.