The Diary of Anne Frank
Act I:v (p.537-543) - Act 1, Scene 5

Directions: Read Act I:v and complete the questions restating the question in your answer and answering all parts of each question.

1,What holiday are the families in hiding celebrating at the beginning of this scene?

2.As scene five opens, Mr. Frank is reading from scripture. The story he is recalling has significant meaning to the families in hiding, especially this particular Hanukkah. Why?

3.How is this Hanukkah different for the families in hiding than it usually is?

4. Anne surprises the people in hiding with Hanukkah gifts. List what each gift is. Margot - Mrs. Van Daan - Mr. Van Daan - Mrs. Frank - Peter - Mr. Dussell - Mr. Frank - Mouschi -

5.What happens downstairs during the Hanukkah celebration that frightens the families in hiding?

6.What happens with Peter during this commotion? Why is it significant?
On page 541, there is a significant amount of text in brackets and italics. Why is that text important here in this scene? In other words, what purpose does it serve, and what would be missing if it wasn’t there?

7. After the incident, what is the families’ new worry? Is there worry justified? Why or why not?