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Anne Frank
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe the setting of the novel | Amsterdam, Germany |
| What is the genre? | autobiography |
| What is Anne's purpose behind writing in the diary? | She has always loved writing. |
| How old is Anne? What is her birthday? | 15; June 12, 1929 |
| How did Anne get the diary? | on her 13th birthday |
| Who is Kitty? | the diary |
| Describe some of the restrictions for Jewish people during this time period. | couldn't have cars, can't go to public events and couldn't be out at night |
| What motivated the family to go into hiding early? | Margot was being called up in concentration camps |
| What is ironic about the country where the Franks used to live? | Anne is immature with her relationship |
| What is the main conflict of the novel? | They are hiding. |
| Describe Mrs. Van Daan's personality. Is she similar to or very different from Mrs. Frank? | introspective and creative; different |
| Describe Anne's relationship with her mother. Is it good or bad? Why? | bad; she wants her to be more affective |
| Explain how the door to the attic is hidden. | behind the reading bookcase |
| How does Anne feel about Peter? | She admires him. |
| Why do people think the family is in Zeeland? | Mr. Frank sent a letter there and then back. |
| Who are the two optimists of the group? | Edith & Otto Frank |
| Why does Anne resent Margot? | She thinks that her parents like her more. |
| Describe the relationship between Mrs. Van Daan and Anne. | She criticizes her and Anne is not afraid to fight back. |
| What profession does Margot want to purse? | teacher |
| What did Anne reveal about the Jewish people who did not go into hiding? | were put under strict rules |
| Why are the Franks no longer considered German? | because they were in another country |
| Describe the relationship between Mr. Frank and Anne. | he tries to lighten the mood with her |
| Why was it unfair for Peter to bring his cat? | it will make noise |
| What is the profession of the new occupant? | Dentist |
| What part of the plot is going on now? | rising action |
| Axis Power Countries | Germany, Japan, Italy |
| Allied Power Countries | US, SU, Europe |
| Ambitions of Adolf Hitler that led directly to WWII? | He wanted to set up a Third Reich to rule the world. He wanted to get rid of the Jews and wanted complete power over them. |
| Explain how the D-Day invasions led to the end of WWII. | Allies were able to get a better foothold in occupied France. German forces started to get overwhelmed. |
| Infer why the US did not enter WWII until the bombing of Pearl Harbor. | It wasn't our part of the world and we had not part of it until Japan attacked. |
| Explain why bombing of Japan by the US led to the end of WWII in Asia. | Because they didn't want to get bombed; they were afraid |