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Anne Frank p 698-710
Term | Definition |
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conspicuous | easily seen; apparent |
unabashed | not ashamed or self-conscious |
loathe | to regard with extreme disgust; hate |
vile | very bad; unpleasant; foul |
indignantly | with dignified anger in response to an insult or injustice |
aggravating | irritating; annoying |
subdued | quiet and downcast |
jubilation | great joy and excitement |
upstage | the back of the stage |
downstage | the front of the stage |
black market | place where goods are sold illegally, usually at very high prices |
mercurial | subject to sudden mood changes |
w.c. | water closet; bathroom |
What does it mean if something is sparsely furnished? | There is very little furniture |
Anne | energetic, strong willed, 13 yrs. old |
Margot | quiet, shy, rule follower, beautiful |
Peter | shy, awkward, 16 yr. old, has a cat |
Mr. Frank | kind, thoughtful, confident, loyal, a leader, empathetic |
Mrs. Frank | calm, reserved, honest, gentle |
Mr. Van Daan | tall, portly (overweight), smoker, wealthy |
Mrs. Van Daan | materialistic, wealthy, pretty |
Miep | dependable, kind, helpful |
Mr. Kraler | dependable, kind, helpful |
Why is Mr. Frank in the warehouse in the beginning? | To say goodbye to Miep and to that part of his life. |
What does Mr. Frank find while at the warehouse? | Anne's diary |
What is Mrs. Van Daan concerned about? | She feels that the Franks might have been picked up by the police. |
What makes Mrs. Van Daan seem materialistic? | She comes with a fur coat and clutches her belongings. |
Why is Mr. Frank grateful to Mr. Van Daan? | He helped him when he first came into the country. |
What do Mr. Frank's actions toward the Van Daan's reveal about him? | He is loyal. He wanted to repay Mr. Van Daan back for all he did for him. |
What was Anne's attitude toward removing the yellow star from her clothing? | hesitant...saw the star as a religious symbol |
What was Peter's attitude toward removing the yellow star from his clothing? | not at all hesitant...quick to get rid of it because it symbolized how poorly and unjustly Jews were treated |
What is Peter's cat's name? | Mouschi |
What is the relationship between Anne and her father like? | They are very close, there is a lot of trust. They are loving towards each other. |
What is the relationship between Anne and her mother like? | They are not close. Anne feels judged. |
How is Anne adjusting to life in the annex? | She remains positive. She view this like an adventure. |
What is the main problem we foreshadow happening in the annex? | The various personalities will cause conflicts. |