The Diary Anne Frank, Act 1 Reading Quiz

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In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?

• He wants to find his multicolored scarf.
• He is looking for the diary that his daughter Anne kept.
• He is looking for a place to in Amsterdam.
• He wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.

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 orderd the Jews to be quiet during the day.
• The children need to focus on their schoolwork.
• Noise make Mrs. Van Daan nervous.

Why do the Franks agree to take in Mr. Drussel?

• He has been their family's dentist for many years.
• They think that he can bring them extra food and supplies.
• They want to help someone else who is being persecuted by the Nazis.
• He is a family friend from the days before they moved to Amsterdam.

Which sentence best explains the reason that Anne and Peter often tease each other?

• They do not like each other.
• They were enemies in school.
• They are growing fond of each other.
• They want to make each other angry.

How has two months of living in hiding affected the attic dwellers?

• Everyone tries hard to ignore others.
• Most relationships are becoming tense.
• They have all become close friends.
• The family groups fear each other.

How do people usually feel when tension rises?

• tired and bored
• hopeful and happy
• relaxed and content
• nervous and irritable

Which sentence is the clearest example of a child behaving hysterically?

• Fernando offered to share his slice of cake with his best friend, Susie.
• Denny screamed, cried, and threw all of his toys onto the floor.
• Ana sat in a corner, scowling, and refused to speak to anyone.
• Hakim picked out a tune on his toy piano all by himself.

If two people are bickering, which of the following must be true? Base your your answer on the meaning of bickering.

• They are having a minor disagreement.
• They are enjoying spending time together.
• They are having a serious and intense discussion.
• They are playing a game of questions and answers.