The Diary of Anne Frank Act 1

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a play?

Back

To tell the actors what to say.

Front

Why do the people in the Annex need to be silent from 8 AM to 6 PM?

Back

Because they are above an old spice factory, and all of the noise they make carries down to the workers below.

Front

What are stage directions in a play?

Back

Instructions included in the script to tell the actors where to go on-stage and what actions they should be doing.

Front

What significant event occurs while blowing out the Hanukkah candle?

Back

They hear a crash downstairs.

Front

How would you describe the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan?

Back

They fight constantly and are disrespectful to one another.

Front

What is the setting of 'The Diary of Anne Frank'?

Back

The secret annex of a building in Amsterdam during World War II.

Front

Who are the main characters introduced in Act 1 of 'The Diary of Anne Frank'?

Back

Anne Frank, Otto Frank, Edith Frank, Margot Frank, Hermann Van Daan, Petronella Van Daan, Peter Van Daan, and Mr. Dussel.

Front

What does Anne Frank's diary symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes hope, resilience, and the voice of a young girl amidst the horrors of war.

Front

What is the significance of the Hanukkah celebration in Act 1?

Back

It highlights the importance of tradition and family even in times of hardship.

Front

What does the term 'Annex' refer to in the context of the play?

Back

A hidden space where the Frank family and others lived in secrecy.