act i review for dof. what are the attic dwellers doing in the last scene of act 1?
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Act I Review for DOF
What are the attic dwellers doing in the last scene of
Act 1?
They are celebrating Hanukkah
What is the setting of the story?
Amsterdam, Holland
Why is the sound of marching feet alarming to
the families?
It means the Green Police is near and that they may have been discovered.
Who was responsible for stealing food from the
pantry?
Mr. Van Daan
How are Miep and Mr. Kraler helping the Franks &
Van Daans?
By providing food and supplies
In the opening scene of the play, why is Mr. Frank
visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?
He wants one last look at the place where he last saw
his family.
Why does Peter remove the Star of David from his
clothes?
He resents the fact that the Nazis forced Jews to wear it
& to show that he is free.
What literary element is used to tell the story?
Flashback
What is one effect of wearing the yellow Star of
David?
It sets people apart that are Jewish.
What causes the Franks & Van Daans to move to top floor of the warehouse?
They are hiding from the Nazis, who have been
persecuting Jews.
Anne wrote her diary during _______ (which
war)?
WW II
Why does Anne scream in the middle of the night?
She has a nightmare that the Green Police is taking them to a concentration
camp.
What effect does the landing of Allied troops in
Africa have on the attic dwellers?
They begin to hope for an end to the war
When Mr. Dussel joins the families, what is Mr. Van Daan’s biggest concern?
That there won’t be enough food
Why did the United States decide to join the war
effort?
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
