Diary of Anne Frank Comprehension

In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1 why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?

• He wants to find his multicolored scarf.

• He is looking for a place to live in Amsterdam.

• 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 1, 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.

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, 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.

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.

As revealed in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1, 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.

How do people usually feel when tension rises?

• tired and bored

• hopeful and happy

• relaxed and content

• nervous and irritable

Which of the following choices best describes the relationship between Anne and her father in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1?

• 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.

• Anne loves Mr. Frank, but she hides her feelings because he is so wrapped up in concern for the whole group.

Think about Mrs. Frank’s words and actions in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1. 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.