"The Diary of Anne Frank" Vocabulary

Anne wore a conspicuous yellow star on her clothing, which made her stand out in the crowd. What does conspicuous mean in this sentence?

• Easy to notice

• Hidden from sight

• Small and unimportant

• Comfortable and warm

The sound of the carillon echoed through the empty streets, marking the hour with its clear, ringing bells. What is a carillon?

• A loud alarm system

• A set of bells played in a tower

• A whistle used by soldiers

• A type of musical drum

Miep was always compassionate, bringing extra food and comforting words to the families in hiding. What does compassionate mean here?

• Strict and serious

• Kind and caring

• Distracted and forgetful

• Energetic and cheerful

Mr. Dussel was meticulous about his belongings, arranging everything in perfect order. What does meticulous mean in this context?

• Careless and messy

• Quick and thoughtless

• Extremely careful and precise

• Lazy and uninterested

During the blackout, everyone had to cover their windows so no light would escape into the streets. What does blackout mean here?

• A time when the power goes out unexpectedly

• A rule requiring lights to be hidden at night for safety

• A period of confusion and forgetfulness

• A sudden drop in temperature

The capitulation of the Dutch government meant that the Nazis took control of the Netherlands. What does capitulation mean in this sentence?

• A celebration of independence

• The act of resisting an enemy

• A formal surrender

• A secret escape plan

Peter was more reserved than Anne, often keeping to himself and speaking only when necessary. What does reserved mean in this sentence?

• Shy and quiet

• Outgoing and loud

• Angry and rude

• Energetic and talkative

Many Jewish families tried to emigrate to other countries to escape Nazi persecution. What does emigrate mean here?

• ravel for a short vacation

• Move to another country to live

• ide in a secret location

• Join the army to fight

Anne described her mother’s mood as mercurial, changing from calm to upset in an instant. What does mercurial mean in this sentence?

• Predictable and steady

• Quick to change emotions

• Always cheerful and happy

• Silent and withdrawn

Anne was unabashed in sharing her true feelings in her diary, never hiding her thoughts or emotions. What does unabashed mean in this context?

• Embarrassed and shy

• Careless and forgetful

• Confused and uncertain

• Honest and unashamed