The Diary of Anne Frank Act I Quiz Review

In the Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why must the Franks and the others in the attic remain quiet all day?

• They do not want the workers in the building to hear them.

• The Nazis ordered the Jews to be quiet during the day.

• The children need to focus on their schoolwork.

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As revealed in the Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, how has two months of living in hiding affected the attic dwellers?

• They have all become close friends.

• More relationships are becoming intense.

• The family groups fear each other.

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Think about Mrs. Franks words and actions in the Diary of Anne Frank, Act I. Which of the following statements does BEST describe her?

• She is gentle - trying to make the best of the situation.

• She is resentful - often blaming small things on others.

• She is unworried - lively and cheerful in manner.

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Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank best supports your answer about Mrs. Frank?

• "It's illegal, then, the ration books? We've never done anything legal."

• " I think you shouldn't play like that Peter. It's not dignified."

• When Mr. Kraler comes, the sun begins to shine.... "Wouldn't you like a cup of coffee?  Or, better still, will you have supper with us?"

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Read the stage directions from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I.

A match suddenly flares in the attic. We dimly see Mr. VanDaan. He is getting his bearings. He comes quickly down the stairs and goes to the cupboard where the food is stored. Again, the match flares up and is as quickly blown out. The dim figure is seen to steal back up the stairs.

As described in the stage directions and what you know about Mr. VanDaan, which sentence BEST describes his behavior and what it reveals about him?

• He is getting a snack for his wife, which shows that he is kind and considerate.

• He is sneaking food for himself, which shows that he is greedy and selfish.

• He is figuring out how much food is left, which shows that he is careful and organized.

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In Act I of the play, the reader learns that the biggest emotion in the secret attic is fear.

Explain how one character shows and manages fear in dealing with their situation.

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Think about the Essential Question for Unit 2, then answer the question below.

Essential Question: How do we remember the past?

The Diary of Anne Frank is commonly read in middle schools across the country.

Why do you feel this text is good for young people to read?

Provide examples of how you have connected with Anne Frank and her story.

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