Diary of Anne Frank: Play Act I

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, what causes the Franks and the Van Daans to move into the rooms on the top floor of the warehouse?

• Their homes have been destroyed

• They are hiding from the Nazis

• The warehouse has more space

• The Nazis have taken over their homes

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, Mr Frank visits the warehouse in November of 1945. Anne's diary begins in July 1942. What world event happened between those dates.

• The Vietnam War began

• World War II ended

• World War II began

• The Berlin Wall came down

Which statement about The Diary of Anne Frank is false?

• As a result of the move to the attic, Anne and Peter become friends

• As a result of the move to the attic, the Franks lack privacy and food

• As a result of the move to the attic, Anne grows closer to her mother

• As a result of the move to the attic, the Franks meet Mr. Dussel

The Franks and the Van Daans must remain quiet during daytime hours because

• Anne, Margot, and Peter need to study

• too much noise makes Mrs. Van Daan nervous

• they don't want the workers in the building to hear them

• the Nazis ordered all Jews to be quiet during the day

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, what is one effect of wearing the yellow star of David?

• It makes the wearers feel proud

• It leads to a shortage of yellow cloth

• It creates a strong sense of community

• It sets apart the people who are Jewish

The word that best describes Mrs. Van Daan's behavior toward Mr. Frank is

• respectful

• serious

• comforting

• flirtatious

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, why is Anne so upset to hear from Mr. Dussel that Jopie de Waal is gone?

• She thinks that Jopie has moved away

• She wonders why Jopie didn't say goodbye to her first

• She knows that Jopie and her family have been taken by the Nazis

• She was looking forward to a visit from Jopie

When Mr. Dussel joins the families in Act 1 what is Mr. Van Daan's biggest concern?

• Mr. Dussel wil be too loud

• Mr. Dussel will take up too much room

• no one will get along with Mr. Dussel

• that there won't be enough food for everyone

Which line of dialogue by Mr. Dussel in Act 1 shows a growing conflict between him and Anne?

• "I always get along very well with children"

• "I'm not at my best in the morning"

• "I spend half my night shushing her"

• "Your father spoke of a schedule

What does this line of dialogue in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, reveal about Mr. Frank? We can stretch the food a little. It's only for a few days.

• He is foolish

• He is kind and generous

• He is hungry for power

• He doesn't value his family enough