Anne Frank Questions Cont…
15.
What does the choice of gift show about Mr. Frank’s relationship with Anne?
16.
As Anne reads her diary entry aloud, what does she reveal about how the Nazi occupation
affects her, Miep, and Mr. Kraler?
17.
Imagine that they are staying with Anne and the others in the Annex. What they need will be
brought in, but they can never go out the door. How would you feel?
18.
How does Anne view Miep and Mr. Kraler? How do you think they influence her attitude?
19. What feelings do you think Peter is experiencing when his mother calls Anne his “little girl friend?”
How would you feel?
20. In what way would you describe Mrs. Van Daan, based on her comments?
21. What feelings do you think Mrs. Frank has about the direction of the conversation? Why?
22. Why does Mr. Frank say “there’s nothing the matter with our Anne that a ride on her bike, or a visit
with her friend…wouldn’t cure”?
23. If you were hiding, would you rather live with the Franks or the Van Daans?
24. In what way are the Franks different from the Van Daans?
25. What are the various sources of tension within the Van Daan family?
26. Would you find Anne annoying if you had to live with her in the Annex? Why or why not?
27. Based on the dialogue of the Van Daans, how are the two characters alike?
28. Do you think Mrs. Van Daan is justified in the way she reacts to Anne?
29. What do you learn about Anne from the dialogue and stage directions in the passage? How might
the Nazi occupation be affecting her behavior?
30. What is Mr. Kraler’s request and how is it related to the Nazi occupation?
31. If you were Mr. Frank, what would you be concerned about in this situation?
32. Based on Mr. Van Daan’s comments, what conflict might arise from the arrival of Mr. Dussel?
33. Cognac is a kind of liquor that can be used from medicinal purposes or to celebrate something
positive. Why does Mr. Frank demand that they have some now?
34. In lines 1228-1244, in what condition did the Franks leave their house? What was the impact on their
friends?
35. What is Mr. Kraler’s explanation for why he helps the Franks and the Van Daans?
36. What news does Mr. Dussel bring about the Nazi occupation? How does it affect Anne?
37. In lines 1311-1317, what has been the impact of the day’s events on Mr. Dussel? Why does he feel
this way?