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Anne Frank p 698-710
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |