The Diary of Anne Frank Act I

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The setting of Act I Scene I is

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Amsterdam, Netherlands (Holland) 1945

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What important world event happened between July 1942 and November 1945?

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WWII ended.

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In the opening scene, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?

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He wants one last look at the place where he last saw his family.

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Why does Mr. Frank help the Van Daans by sharing his hiding place?

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Mr. Van Daan helped the Franks when they first moved to Amsterdam.

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Why is it necessary for the Franks and Van Daans to be quiet all day?

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They don't want the workers in the building to hear them.

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Why do the Franks and the Van Daans move into the rooms in the top floor of the warehouse?

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They are hiding from the Nazis, who have been persecuting Jews.

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The Frank's hiding place, or Secret Annex is:

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in a vacant space of Mr. Frank's former business

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What can you infer from the following exchange between Peter and Anne? PETER: I used to see you sometimes. ANNE: You did? PETER: in the schoolyard. You were always in the middle of a bunch of kids. ANNE: Why didn't you come over? PETER: I'm sort of a lone wolf.

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Anne is out-going. Peter is shy.

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Why does Peter remove his Star of David from his clothes?

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He resents the fact that the Nazis force Jews to wear it.

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What is ironic about Mrs Frank's concern over the use of illegal ration books?

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hiding from the Nazis is illegal