The Diary of Anne Frank

Question

Peter: I used to see you - sometimes.
Anne: You did?
Peter: In the school yard. You were always in the middle of a bunch of kids. (He takes a penknife from his pocket.)
Anne: Why didn't you even come over?
Peter: I'm a sort of lone wolf. (He starts to rip of his Star of David.)
Anne: What are you doing?
Peter: Taking it off.
Anne: But you can do that. (She graps his hand and stops him.) They'll arrest you if you go out without your star.
Peter: (pulling away) Who's going out? ( He crosses to the stove lifts the lid and throws the star into the stove.)
Anne: Why, of course. You're right . Off course we don't need them any more. (She takes Peter's knife and removes her start. Peter waits for her star to throw it away.) I wonder what our friends will think when we don't show up today?
Peter: I didn't have any dates with anyone.
Anne: (concentrating on her star) Oh , I did. I had a date with Jopie this afternoon to go and play ping - pong at her house . Do you know Jopie de Waal?
Peter: No.
Anne: Jopie's my best friend. I wonder what she'll think when she telephones and there's no answer? Probably she'll go over to the house I wonder what she will think - we left everything as if it we'd suddenly been called away - breakfast dishes in the sink - beds not made ... (As she pulls of her star, the cloth underneath shows clearly the color and form of the star.) Look! It's still there. What're you going to do with yours?
Peter: Burn it ( he moves to the stove holds out his hand for Anne's star. Anne starts to give the star to Peter , but cannot.)
Anne: I know. I know . But after all, it a the Star of David , isn't it? (The Van Daans have arranged their things, have put their clothes in the wardrobe and are sitting on the bed, fanning themselves.)
Peter: Maybe it's different for a girl. (Anne puts the star into her school bag.)

(Source: The play of The Diary of Anne Frank. Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, Heinemann, 1995)

Questions

3.1 What evidence is there in this extract that Anne, Peter and the Van Daans are in hiding? (2)

3.2 Did Anne know Peter before they into hiding? How do you know this?(2)

3.3 Why doesn't want Peter to rip of his Star of David (2)

3.4 What is Anne worried about in this extract? (2)

3.5 Write down one adjective which summarises Anne's character, and one adjective which summarises Peter's character. (2)

3.6 compare and contrast the character of Anne and Peter . Coach from the passage to support what you say about their characters (4)

3.7 Why do you think Anne react so differently to the Star of David? (3)

3.8 A drama always contains conflict of some kind. Identify the source of conflict in this extract. (2)

3.9 Why did you from this passage and what were some of the themes or messages in the extract? (3)

3.10 Peter and Anne have just arrived in this hiding place. They will be there for a very long time. What do you think might happen to their relationship when they are confined to a small space for months and months? (3)

3.11 Describe how you would feel it you and your friend were shut up in a very small space for a very long time. Explain why you would feel this way.

3.12 Did you enjoy reading this extract? Why or why not? Be as specific as you can. (2)

Answer all questions in short one sentences

Answer 1

3.1 Evidence that Anne, Peter, and the Van Daans are in hiding includes the removal of their Stars of David and the mention of leaving their belongings as if they were suddenly called away.

3.2 Yes, Anne knew Peter before they went into hiding, as she mentions seeing him in the schoolyard and recognizes he was always with a group of kids.

3.3 Anne doesn’t want Peter to rip off his Star of David because she is aware that it is dangerous to go out without it, as it could lead to arrest.

3.4 Anne is worried about what her best friend Jopie will think when she cannot reach her at home.

3.5 One adjective that summarizes Anne's character is "optimistic," and one that summarizes Peter's character is "reserved."

3.6 Anne is more social and concerned about her friends, as shown by her thoughts about Jopie, whereas Peter is more solitary, as indicated by his self-identification as a "lone wolf." Their differing reactions to removing the Star of David highlight this contrast.

3.7 Anne likely reacts differently to the Star of David because it holds significant cultural and personal meaning for her, symbolizing her identity and heritage, while Peter seems to reject its importance in his desire to distance himself from persecution.

3.8 The source of conflict in this extract arises from the internal struggle between wanting to maintain their identity and the fear of consequences from being Jewish.

3.9 From this passage, I learned about the harsh realities faced by those in hiding during the Holocaust, including themes of identity, fear, and the longing for friends and normalcy.

3.10 Confined to a small space for months, I think Peter and Anne’s relationship could develop into a deeper bond or become strained due to differing personalities and perspectives.

3.11 If I were shut up in a small space with a friend for a long time, I would feel anxious and possibly frustrated due to the lack of personal space and the inability to engage with the outside world.

3.12 I enjoyed reading this extract because it poignantly captures the struggles of identity and friendship during a challenging time, conveying deep emotional resonance in their dialogue.