Diary of Anne Frank: Play Act I

In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, 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 wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.

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.

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, 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.

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.

As revealed in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, 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.

How do people usually feel when tension rises?

• 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.

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 enjoying spending time together.

Which of the following choices best describes the relationship between Anne and her father in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I?

• Anne tries very hard to please Mr. Frank, but he responds with constant criticism.

• Anne turns to Mr. Frank whenever she is upset, and he knows what to say to comfort her.

• Anne grows increasingly annoyed by the way that Mr. Frank worries about and fusses over her.

Which line of dialogue spoken by Mr. Dussel in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, most clearly indicates the possibility of conflict?

• My father was born in Holland, and my grandfather.

• Every night she twists and turns.

• Forgive me for speaking so.