The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I Scenes 1-3

In the opening scene 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 live in Amsterdam.

• He wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

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.

• Noise makes Mrs. Van Daan nervous.

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

• • 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.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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Which sentence best explains the reason that Anne and Peter often tease each other in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I?

• • They do not like each other.

• • They were enemies in school.

• • They are growing fond of each other.

• They each want to make the other angry.

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

• • Everyone tries hard to ignore the others.

• • Most relationships are becoming tense.

• • They have all become close friends.

• The family groups fear each other.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

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How do people usually feel when tension rises?

• • tired and bored

• • hopeful and happy

• • relaxed and content

• nervous and irritable

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Part A
Think about Mrs. Frank’s words and actions in Act I. Which of the following statements best describes her?

• • She is nervous—quick to snap and nag at the others.

• • She is unworried—lively and cheerful in her manner.

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

• • She is resentful—often blaming small things on the others.

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Part B

Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

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

• • There's only one thing to do . . . watch carefully. Prevent an illness before it comes. Let me see your tongue.

• • 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?

• She pulled away when I leaned down to kiss her. . . . You weren't like this. You didn't shut me out.

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Which line of dialogue by Mrs. Van Daan shows that she is flirtatious?

• • We'll sleep here and you take the room upstairs.

• • I don't know why I didn't meet you before I met that one there.

• • You're smoking up all our money.

• I make the best latkes you've ever tasted!

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