Act 2, Scene 2

8th Graders,

You must review Act 1, Scenes #1 and #2 for a quiz tomorrow!

Act 1, Scene #1 Study Questions

1. What is the time and place of this scene?
2. What technique was used to write this scene? Why do you think the playwrights used this technique?
3. List an example of dramatic irony in the first scene.
4. Why is Mr. Frank leaving Amsterdam? How does he describe himself? Why might this be important to the theme of the story?
5. Predict: What will happen in Scene #2? How do you know?
   1. In Scene #2, I predict…

Act 1, Scene #2 Study Questions

1. Why is Mr. Frank a logical choice as leader for the group in the secret annex?
2. How do you think Miep and Mr. Kraler are helping the Franks and Van Daans? What risks are they taking?
3. Why does Mr. Frank invite Mr. Van Daan into hiding?
4. Anne looks at going into hiding as an adventure at first.  When did she realize what it really meant? What does it really mean?
5. How does Anne view Miep and Mr. Kraler? How does this affect her attitude?