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In what year did Anne Frank receive her diary for her thirteenth birthday?
In what year did Anne Frank receive her diary for her thirteenth birthday?
Why did Margot, Anne's sister, receive a summons in 1942?
Why did Margot, Anne's sister, receive a summons in 1942?
What was the reason for the Franks to go into hiding?
What was the reason for the Franks to go into hiding?
Who joined the Franks in hiding?
Who joined the Franks in hiding?
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What was the name of the teenage son of the Van Daans?
What was the name of the teenage son of the Van Daans?
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Why did the Franks have to wear stars of David?
Why did the Franks have to wear stars of David?
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How long did Anne Frank keep her diary for?
How long did Anne Frank keep her diary for?
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Who joins the group in the annex in November 1942?
Who joins the group in the annex in November 1942?
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What is a common complaint of Anne's about the food in the annex?
What is a common complaint of Anne's about the food in the annex?
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What event in September 1943 brings hope to Anne?
What event in September 1943 brings hope to Anne?
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What event in April 1944 causes tension in the annex?
What event in April 1944 causes tension in the annex?
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What is a significant event that occurs on June 9, 1944?
What is a significant event that occurs on June 9, 1944?
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What is the focus of Anne's last entry on August 1, 1944?
What is the focus of Anne's last entry on August 1, 1944?
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What happens to the residents of the secret annex on August 4, 1944?
What happens to the residents of the secret annex on August 4, 1944?
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Where did Anne Frank die in early 1945?
Where did Anne Frank die in early 1945?
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Study Notes
Diary of a Young Girl
- The diary is composed of journal entries written by Anne Frank over a two-year period, without a traditional story structure.
Move to the Annex: 1942
- Anne introduces herself, her family, and the others hiding in the secret annex, rooms attached to her father's office building.
- June 12, 1942: Anne receives her diary for her 13th birthday and begins writing entries.
- July 5, 1942: Margot, Anne's sister, is summoned to report to a German work camp, prompting the Franks to move into the secret annex.
- July 8-9, 1942: Anne records the move into the annex in her diary.
- July 13, 1942: The Van Daans (Van Pels) join the Franks in hiding, including a teenage son, Peter.
- November 17, 1942: An eighth person, a dentist named Pfeffer (Dussel), joins the group in the annex.
The Long Wait: 1943
- Anne records the fear of being discovered, tensions, and arguments among the group.
- February 27, 1943: The owner of the office building sells it without telling the employees helping the Franks hide.
- September 8, 1943: Italy surrenders to the Allies, giving Anne hope that the war will end soon.
Openness & Safety: 1944
- Anne and the others begin to flourish in the cramped annex, with Anne exploring self-discovery and relationships.
- March 1944: Anne writes about her burgeoning relationship with Peter.
- April 11, 1944: Burglars break into the warehouse, and Peter and the men investigate, fearing the burglars may have alerted the police.
- June 9, 1944: Anne reports good news about the Allies invading France, and the residents of the annex are hopeful the war will soon end.
- June 13, 1944: Anne's 15th birthday marks two years of writing in her diary and almost two years of hiding in the annex.
- June-August 1944: Anne's entries are increasingly optimistic about the war ending soon.
- August 1, 1944: Anne's last entry discusses her feelings about people's perceptions and her inner self.
- August 4, 1944: The eight residents of the secret annex and two helpers are arrested and deported.
- Early 1945: Anne Frank dies in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
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Explore the structure and events of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl, a personal and historical account of her experiences during WWII. Identify key plot points and character development throughout the book.
