Anne Frank: The Final Days Quiz
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What was the initial action taken by the police when they entered Mr. Kraler's office?

  • They ordered everyone to leave the building.
  • They told everyone to stay in their seats. (correct)
  • They began searching the warehouse for hiding suspects.
  • They demanded to see Mr. Kraler immediately.

Which event does the author describe occurring on August 4, 1944?

  • The warehouse clerk revealed their location.
  • The police arrested the occupants of the Secret Annex. (correct)
  • The war came to an unexpected end.
  • The occupants of the Secret Annex were taken to safety.

What did the police demand from Otto Frank during the raid?

  • Information about their hiding place.
  • All the valuables they possessed. (correct)
  • The location of the secret entrance.
  • To reveal the whereabouts of other fugitives.

What were some clues that led to the suspicion of the warehouse clerk?

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What sentiment did the occupants of the Secret Annex have in the weeks leading up to their arrest?

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What does the author mention about the depiction of the raid in theatrical renditions?

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Why did the author refrain from questioning the German police sergeant?

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What indications showed that the war was nearing its end, as perceived by the occupants?

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What was Otto Frank doing when the police arrived?

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How did Anne Frank feel during the train journey to Westerbork?

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What was the initial response of the authorities to Otto Frank's knowledge about other Jews?

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What was the living situation like for the prisoners at the police headquarters?

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What reasons did the prisoners have for feeling cheerful during the transfer to Westerbork?

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What does Mrs. de Wiek say about Anne Frank's appearance at Westerbork?

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What was one of the feelings Anne had while looking out the window during the train trip?

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What did the prisoners anticipate during their transport to Westerbork?

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What distinguished Anne Frank's demeanor compared to those around her at Westerbork?

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How did Otto Frank demonstrate his concern for Anne during her illness?

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What was the fate of those who boarded the trucks with red crosses during the arrival at Auschwitz?

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What was a significant physical change observed in Anne when she was at Auschwitz?

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What was the primary activity that Anne and the other prisoners had to do while at Auschwitz?

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During the harrowing journey to Auschwitz, what was a common condition they faced while traveling?

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How did Anne’s sister Margot behave in comparison to Anne during their time in captivity?

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What emotional change did Anne experience during her time in Auschwitz?

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What illness did Anne and Margot Frank contract?

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What happened to Margot Frank before her death?

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Where were Anne Frank and her mother sent?

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How did the author describe Anne Frank when she met her friend Lies at Bergen-Belsen?

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What fate befell Peter Van Daan?

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What tragic event does the book primarily focus on?

<p>The life of Anne Frank in the Secret Annex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the author to write about Anne Frank?

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How long did Anne Frank and the others stay in hiding?

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What was the initial purpose of the film where Anne Frank appeared?

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What emotional response did the play adaptation of Anne's diary evoke in German audiences?

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What does the author claim about Anne Frank even in her tragic circumstances?

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Which location is associated with the end of Anne Frank's life?

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What type of account is the author's book primarily structured as?

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What primarily masked the entrance to the hiding place of Anne Frank and others?

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What relationship did Anne Frank develop during her time in the Secret Annex?

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Which of the following best describes the atmosphere of the Secret Annex before the raid?

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What did the police demand upon entering the Secret Annex?

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What significant event occurred on August 4, 1944?

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How did Anne Frank communicate her thoughts and feelings during her time in hiding?

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What aspect of the raid on the Secret Annex contradicted the portrayal in the stage version?

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Who was described as being relaxed and comfortable just before the raid occurred?

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Flashcards

Anne Frank's 10 seconds of fame

The brief moment Anne Frank was accidentally caught on film in 1941, a year before hiding.

Following the fading trail

The author's journey to retrace Anne Frank's footsteps, visiting places where she lived and died.

Secret Annex

The Secret Annex, a hidden apartment where Anne Frank and others hid from the Nazis for 25 months.

Anne Frank's Diary

The diary of Anne Frank, a document that reveals the struggles and hopes of a young girl in hiding during the Holocaust.

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Anne Frank's Indomitable Spirit

The author's goal to understand Anne Frank's indomitable spirit, even in the face of terrible hardship.

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Interviews with Bergen-Belsen survivors

The author's interview with survivors of Bergen-Belsen, who knew Anne Frank during her final tragic months.

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Visiting Bergen-Belsen

The author's visit to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, the site of Anne Frank's death.

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German audience's response to the play

The diary's impact on German audiences, who attend the play in an act of penance for their country's past.

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What is Anne Frank's Diary about?

The diary of Anne Frank is a historical record of a young girl's experience hiding from the Nazis during World War II.

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What are the major themes of Anne Frank's diary?

Anne Frank's diary entries provide a unique perspective on the daily struggles of life in hiding, including fear, hunger, and hope.

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What happened during the raid on the Secret Annex?

The raid on the Secret Annex involved police officers looking for people hiding from the Nazis. They found the Franks and took them away to a concentration camp.

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What is Anne's relationship with Peter Van Daan?

Anne's diary expresses her evolving feelings for Peter Van Daan, showcasing the complexities of teenage love in an extraordinary circumstance.

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How does the stage version differ from reality in the raid scene?

The portrayal of the raid in the stage adaptation differs from the actual events. The author clarifies that the real raid was less dramatic and involved no sirens or commotion.

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What is Miep's perspective on the raid?

The author describes the raid from Miep's perspective, emphasizing the everyday nature of the event and the quietness of the moment.

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What does Anne's diary show about her inner struggles?

The diary entries reveal Anne's struggles with her own personality, emphasizing her desire for self-discovery and her struggles with the confines of her environment.

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What is the fate of the people taken from the Secret Annex?

While one person returned from captivity, seven others were taken from the Secret Annex and tragically died in a concentration camp.

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Raid of the Secret Annex

The police raided the Secret Annex on August 4, 1944, arresting the occupants and taking them to police headquarters.

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Suspicion of a warehouse clerk

Clues suggested that a warehouse clerk may have betrayed the occupants of the Secret Annex, but there was no concrete evidence.

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Why the Sergeant wasn't interviewed

The author chose not to interview the German police sergeant involved in the raid, believing he would not reveal any significant information.

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Signs of the war's end

German military communiqués suggested that the end of the war was imminent. The Russians had advanced into Poland, and the Americans had broken through at Avranches.

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Adaptation and hope

The occupants of the Secret Annex had adapted to their confined hiding place and had grown more optimistic about their situation.

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Reality vs. theatrical portrayal

The author notes that the arrest did not involve the dramatic, chaotic scenes often portrayed in theatrical renditions.

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Anne's hopeful future

Anne Frank believed she might be back in school by fall, reflecting her optimistic outlook despite the ongoing wartime conditions.

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Unexpected arrest

The author emphasizes that the raid on the Secret Annex occurred unexpectedly, despite the occupants' growing optimism about the war's end.

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Anne Frank's Arrest

The arrest of Anne Frank and others hiding in the Secret Annex was surprisingly calm and uneventful, with no dramatic scenes or commotion.

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Authorities' disbelief

Even though they had been in hiding for 25 months, the authorities didn't believe that Otto Frank could know the whereabouts of other hidden Jews.

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Temporary detention

The prisoners were held in the Gestapo headquarters for a few days before being transferred to Westerbork, a concentration camp for Jews in Holland.

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Train journey to Westerbork

The train journey to Westerbork was surprisingly comfortable, with food provided and a bolted door separating the prisoners.

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Hopeful prisoners

Despite the grim reality of the situation, the prisoners were hopeful, especially Anne Frank, who saw the journey as a form of freedom after two years of confinement.

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Westerbork

Westerbork was a concentration camp in Holland where Anne Frank spent her last weeks before being transferred to Auschwitz.

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Anne Frank's radiance

Mrs. de Wiek, a fellow prisoner who was also hiding in the Secret Annex, described Anne Frank as radiant, even in the harsh conditions of Westerbork.

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Anne Frank's influence

Anne Frank's beauty and positive spirit had a profound effect on Peter van Daan, who was also a prisoner in Westerbork.

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Edith Frank's Reaction

Anne Frank's mother, Edith, seemed emotionally numb and withdrawn after being transported to Westerbork.

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Anne's Spirit at Westerbork

Anne Frank appeared cheerful and outgoing at Westerbork, despite the difficult conditions, while others were consumed with worry and fear.

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Otto Frank at Westerbork

The author describes Otto Frank's quiet and caring nature as he spent hours with Anne at her bedside during her illness, telling her stories.

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Anne and David's Faith

Anne Frank and David shared a strong religious bond, finding solace in prayer during challenging times.

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Dehumanizing Labor at Auschwitz

The prisoners at Auschwitz were forced to endure brutal and dehumanizing tasks, such as digging sods of grass for hours every day.

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Gas Chambers at Auschwitz

Thousands of people were systematically gassed at Auschwitz, and the smoke from the crematoriums filled the air.

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Anne's Inner Beauty

Anne's physical appearance changed drastically at Auschwitz, but her inner beauty and spirit remained evident, shining through her thinness.

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Anne's Transformation at Auschwitz

After Anne Frank's arrival at Auschwitz, her lively personality seemed to fade, but a subtle sweetness and charm remained.

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Anne and Margot's Demise

Anne Frank and Margot Frank developed a serious illness that led to their deaths.

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Peter Van Daan's Fate

The SS soldiers took Peter Van Daan with them when they fled Auschwitz, and he was never seen again.

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Meeting at Bergen-Belsen

A young girl named Lies Goosens met Anne Frank at Bergen-Belsen, finding her weak and undernourished. They both cried when they reunited.

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Mrs. Van Daan's passing

Anne Frank's mother, Mrs. Van Daan, also perished from the disease typhus in the camp.

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Study Notes

Anne Frank's Diary: Publishing and Aftermath

  • was published in 1947, by Ernst Schnabel, who wrote a book called A Tragedy Revealed: A Heroine's Last Days.
  • A 1941 film reel shows Anne for ten seconds, an accident of being present during a wedding scene.
  • The film shows her standing alone in a window, looking out, as the camera passes.
  • Her diary has been translated into various languages.
  • A play based on the diary was a success, particularly in Germany.
  • The author traveled to gather material, visiting locations and speaking to people who knew Anne or survived the ordeal.
  • Forty-two people were interviewed.
  • The diary reflects Anne's relationship with family, and her development as a perceptive girl (13 at the start, 15 at the end).
  • The background to the story is the Holocaust, specifically Hitler's annihilation of six million European Jews.

Secret Annex: Diary and Reality

  • The Secret Annex was a hiding place for eight people during WWII, in Amsterdam, Holland, protected only by a bookcase and the bravery of a few Christians.
  • The diary recounts daily life in the cramped space, including the anxieties about the Nazi occupation, Allied air raids and the growing fear of capture.
  • The diary shows Anne's observations on the people and situations around her, including her feelings toward family and developing feelings.
  • The diary entries end on August 1, 1944, talking about personal unpredictability.
  • The play version expands on the August 4, 1944, events when the Annex was discovered.
  • The actual discovery took place in a less dramatic fashion; doors opened, not with screaming, and there were people working in the offices around the Annex.
  • The Frank family, Van Daan family, and the dentist, Albert Dussel, lived there for 25 months.
  • The hiding place was in a building, with other workers there.

Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen

  • The Franks, Vans, and Dussel were eventually sent to Westerbork, a concentration camp for Jews in Holland.
  • They later went to Auschwitz, a concentration extermination camp in Poland where many died from malnutrition, sickness, and the horrors of the camp.
  • Anne had a "special optimism" during her journey to the camps.
  • Anne and Margot Frank, were rejected for work, and sent to Bergen-Belsen.
  • Anne Frank and several other occupants of the Annex died at Bergen-Belsen during the war.

Aftermath and Legacy

  • Anne's diary became a way to spread awareness and reflection for the world
  • Several survivors were interviewed in addition to the historical accounts.
  • There was an emphasis on Anne's resilience, even in the face of extreme adversity.
  • Anne's character and journey touched many lives, creating further discussion about her and the past.

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Test your knowledge about the events leading to the arrest of Anne Frank and her family, focusing on their experiences and the police raid. This quiz covers significant moments from August 4, 1944, to their transfer to Westerbork. Explore the emotional climate and various reactions during this pivotal time in history.

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