The playwrights often put events with two opposing emotions together. Why might they do this?

To highlight the opposing emotions

To create conflict between the characters

Mr. Frank tells Anne, "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." How is this in juxtaposition with their situation?

Mr. Frank wants Anne to keep an open mind, but the Nazis censor and restrict people.

Mr. Frank is optimistic and hopeful, but Miep is not.

Mr. Frank believes school is important, but Anne is more concerned with socializing.

Mr. Frank is hopeful, but Anne is pessimistic.

What is the MOST LIKELY reason that the playwrights elaborate on the Hanukkah scene?

To show that unity and resistance are important

To show that kids and teenagers want gifts from their parents

To teach the audience about Hanukkah

To show that appearances can be deceiving

In her diary, Anne sees people being dragged away, families being separated, and dirty children. What is her internal conflict when watching these scenes?

She is frustrated because of her living situation, but she knows that she is more fortunate than many.

She's not sure if she really loves Peter.

She is trying to be mature, but she can't help being silly.

She is frustrated that her parents baby her, but she knows she needs to be patient.

Which of the following best summarizes the problem with the warehouse worker?

He seems like he's figured out where the Franks are, so they give him the money he's asking for.

He searches around the bookcase, so they give him the fur coat.

He talks to the police, so he gets fired.

He finds rotten food and realizes people are living there, so he goes to the police.

Which of the following actions in Act 2 reveals a new character trait that the audience hadn't yet seen?

Mrs. Frank is furious at Mr. Van Daan and kicks him out.

Margot lends Anne clothes for her date with Peter.

Dussel yells at Anne for taking too long in her room.

Mr. Frank comforts everyone when the police come to arrest them.

Anne writers, "For in its innermost depths, youth is lonelier than old age." Which of the following best paraphrases this?

Life is harder for kids because they're still trying to figure things out.

Life is hard for kids because parents belittle and ignore the problems they face.

Children need to be alone so they can learn to be independent.

It is easier for Anne to talk to Peter and Margot than her parents.

Why does Mrs. Van Daan receive shampoo for Hanukkah?

She is concerned about her appearance.

She is angry that Anne ruined hers.

She wants to wash her fur coat.

Why do the playwrights make Anne the gift-giver in Hanukkah?

To show that she is thoughtful and kind

To show that she is selfish and stubborn

To show that she is losing her faith in people

To show that she is in love with Peter

Sometimes, we see the Franks speaking in German. Why would the playwrights add this in?

To remind us that even though they live in Amsterdam now, they are German

To show us that they don't trust the Van Daans

To show us that, like Dussel, they don't see themselves as Jewish

To emphasize the danger they face

Why is Mrs. Van Daan so concerned about her fur coat?

It reminds her of her father and her old life.

It was a present from her husband.

It creates tension between Mr. Van Daan and Mr. Frank.

It reminds her of the poverty she escaped when she married her husband.

There are many burglaries and break ins. What does this tell you about the setting?

People are desperate and do immoral things

The warehouse was located near a camp.

The Nazis liked looting stores in areas they controlled.

Mr. Kraler was betraying Mr. Frank.

Which of the following is NOT a restriction that Anne mentions?

She has to walk home from the dentist.

She goes to a new, Jewish school.

What do the Franks do that proves they made plans before going into hiding?

They leave a note with a fake address.

Anne packs her sentimental things.

They make their beds and straighten up.

What is the biggest change that the playwrights made in discussing Dussel's ARRIVAL ?

The families are asked to take him in in the play, but they invite him in the diary.

He comes immediately in the play, but he is delayed by soldiers in the diary.

He is invited in the play, but rushed into hiding in the diary.

He delays his arrival in the play so he can take care of his patients.

In Act 1, scene 3, Anne is teasing Peter and Mr. Van Daan. In the following scene, she is having a nightmare about being captured. Why would the playwrights include these details?

To show that Anne understands the severity of the situation

To show Anne's growth into a pessimistic person

To show the Van Daans' insensitivity

When they introduce the diary, the playwrights have both Anne and Mr. Frank read the entry together. Why would they do this?

To create a hopeful and joyous mood

Anne talks about "thinking herself outside." Why does she do this?

To cope with the stress of being in the Annex

To remind herself how lucky she is

We find out that Anne and the rest of the Jews have to walk everywhere, can't go to the movies, and have a strict curfew. What conclusion should be drawn?

The Franks are affected by the new anti-Jewish laws.

Miep and Kraler, the Dutch helpers who sustain the Jews in hiding, show their courage by . . .

being joyful and helpful to the Jews they are protecting

by leading rallies and secret underground conventions

Why does Mrs. Frank get frustrated with Anne?

Anne is slow to respond when Mrs. Frank tells her to do something.

Anne is always writing in her diary.

Anne cheats off Margot's algebra papers.

Anne feeds Mouschi leftover food.

What might Anne dislike about Dussel?

He criticizes her appearance, character, and manners.

He gets along with older children.

He is not at his best in the evening.

Anne is a dynamic character who changes throughout the play. Which statement is TRUE about Anne?

Anne gave special gifts to each person at Hanukkah.

Before going into hiding, Anne is quite shy at school.

When Anne meets Peter Van Daan, it is love at first sight.

At the beginning of the play, Anne rarely spoke her mind.

Mrs. Van Daan invites everyone for her famous latkes next Hanukkah. Why do the authors include this?

To add to the sadness because the audience knows it will never happen

To build on a theme of resistance

To show how people at the time talked

How does the news of the Allied invasion change the mood of Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan?

It makes them feel relieved but ashamed to have quarreled.

It causes them to become closer friends.

It makes them feel happy and carefree.

In Act Two, character traits are revealed that have not previously been seen by the audience. Which statement is proof of a new trait we have not yet seen?

Mrs. Frank demands that the Van Daans leave and find another hiding place.

Margot willingly lends Anne her high-heeled shoes for the evening.

Mr. Frank comforts the others as the soldiers pound violently on the door below.

Mr. Dussel carefully divides the remaining potatoes into piles for each person.

What does Mr. Frank mean when he says Anne "puts me to shame"?

He believes that his daughter's hope for humanity far exceeds his.

He remembers that he could not protect his family from their fate.

He wishes that he had been a better father.

He is ashamed of how she treated her mother.

What are the attic dwellers doing in the last scene of Act 1?

They are welcoming someone new.

They are celebrating the end of the war

They are celebrating Miep's engagement

In "The Diary of Anne Frank," what effect is their situation having on the attic dwellers after two months?

Most relationships are becoming tense

They have all become close friends.

The family groups have allied against each other

Everyone in the attic does his or her best to ignore the others.

Which line of dialogue by Margot in "The Diary of Anne Frank" Act One, reveals that she tries to think positively?

"Mr. Kraler says things are improving."

"I need some hairpins and some soap."

"There may be someone here, waiting. … It may be a trap!"

Initially, Mr. Frank wanted to omit details about Anne's romance with Peter and her fights with her mom. Why might he want to do this?

He thought it wouldn't sell books.

He was following Anne's wishes in removing those details.

Initially, Mr. Frank wanted to omit details about Anne's romance with Peter and her fights with her mom. Why were they eventually included?

People could relate to the story better because these were typical feelings.

It seemed inappropriate to change the words of someone who wasn't alive.

The publishers wanted to sell books.

The playwrights thought no one would care about these kinds of thoughts of a thirteen year old.

Peter admired a quality of Anne's that probably explains why her writing is so popular. Which of the following sums up his feelings?

Anne is honest, outspoken, and engaging.

Anne is stuck up, so she writes a lot.

Anne is fair and includes all relevant information, even if it's unflattering.

Anne is religious and dedicated to her faith.

Which of the following is NOT a way that Anne keeps her optimism alive?

Writing to and receiving letters from her friends.

Anne most likely gave her mother "10 hours of doing whatever you say" because...

She wanted to improve her relationship with her mother

She was so good at writing poems

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In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why does Peter remove the Star of David from his clothes?

He wants to put it on a new coat that he's planning to get.

He resents the fact that the Nazis force Jews to wear it.

He wants to put it in a safe place.

He wants to sew his initials on his clothes instead.

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In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why does Anne scream in the night?

Mr. Dussel scares her.

She thinks she hears an intruder

She has a terrible nightmare.

She is very angry at her mother

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After the flashback (Act 1, scene 1 into Act 1, scene 2), the playwrights write that Mr. Frank looks "much younger now." Why would they include this detail?

To show how many decades have passed

To help the audience visualize Mr. Frank

To emphasize how much Mr. Frank changed as a result of his ordeal

To explain why two different actors played him

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Very often during the play, the characters are interrupted by outside noises, such as cars, soldiers, and general street noise. Why would the playwrights include this?

To show the difference between the soldiers and their families

To show the difference between Mr. Frank and the rest of the family.

To show a climatic moment.

To remind the audience of the dangers they face.

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What is the difference between the way Anne and Peter react to the Star of David on their clothes?

Anne wants to throw it away, but Peter can't.

Peter wants to throw it away, but Anne can't.

Peter wants to burn it, but Anne wants to throw it away.

Peter burns his, but Anne can't.

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What can we infer about Anne and Peter's differing opinions about the Star of David?

Anne respects her religion, but Peter doesn't.

Peter respects his religion, but Anne doesn't.

Anne is embarrassed because she can't do more to help people, but Peter doesn't care.

Peter is frustrated that he can't go outside anymore, but Anne has accepted it.

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Anne received her diary for her birthday, but the playwrights moved it to when she was in the annex. Why would they make this change?

To create conflict between Anne and her mom

To characterize Anne as rebellious and mischevious

To speed up the events and keep set building to a minimum

To create character foil

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