The Diary of Anne Frank (play) Test Review

The reason the Franks are staying on the top floor of the warehouse is that

• they can't afford to stay anywhere else

• they need to be close to Mr. Frank's work

• they are hiding from the Nazis

• their own house burned down

At the beginning of the play, why does Mr. Frank tell Miep to burn all the papers she wants to give him?

• He doesn't think he could bear to read the old letters and notes

• He doesn't know where he could store them

• They would present a fire hazard in his new home.

• He is not interested in them.

Why must everyone in the Secret Annex be still and quiet from 8 AM until 6 PM?

• The young people needed to study

• They don't want the workers below to know they are there.

• The adults have a lot of work to do.

• Mr. Dussel sleeps during the day.

What is the intended effect of wearing the yellow Star of David in this time period?

• It makes the wearer feel proud

• It leads to a shortage of yellow cloth

• it creates a strong sense of community.

• It sets people apart who are Jewish.

What do the following lines tell you about Mr. Frank?

Mr. Frank: "It'll be hard, I know. But always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind. Miep will bring us books. We will read history, poetry, mythology.

• He doesn't really like to read fiction.

• He would rather read than do anything else.

• He is glad they are in hiding because it means he will have the chance to give Anne a better education.

• He believes that books can help people escape, at least mentally, from unpleasant situations.

How do the living arrangements change after Mr. Dussel arrives?

• Margot moves to the common room, and Anne shres her room with Mr. Dussel.

• Mr. Dussel moves in with Anne and Margot.

• Mr. Dussel shares a room with Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.

• Mr. Dussel sleeps behind a curtain in the common room.

What do the following lines tell you about Anne?

Mrs. Frank: "You shouldn't...you should have at least one day to yourselves."

Anne: "Don't say that, it's so wonderful to see them! [Sniffling Miep's coat] I can smell the wind and the cold on your clothes."

• She has a very good sense of smell.

• She has a wild imagination.

• She really misses being outdoors.

• She doesn't want to visitors to have any time to themselves.

How did Anne come by the various gifts she gives out on Hanukkah night?

• She could only draw pictures off the gifts she wished she could present.

• She brought them from home and finally gave them out that night.

• She asked Miep to get them for her.

• She made them herself out of odds and ends.

What can you infer from these lines in Act 1?

Mrs. Frank: "But I'd like to stay with you...very much. Really.

Anne: "I'd rather you didn't."

• There are problems in Anne's relationship with her mother.

• Anne and her mother haven't lived together in a long time.

• Anne's mother is always angry at Anne.

• Anne and her mother do not love each other at all.

Why does Mouschi cause such conflict in the attic?

• Several members of the group are allergic to cats.

• Some members of the group miss their pets from home.

• Cats make too much noise to remain safely in hiding.

• Some worry that food for the cat means less food for the humans.