Anne Frank Act I Review

Which line of dialogue by Mr. Dussel in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, shows a growing conflict between him and Anne?

• "I always get along very well with children."

• "I am not at my best in the morning."

• "I spend half my night shushing her."

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

• They each want to make the other angry.

• They are growing fond of each other.

• They were enemies in school.

• They do not like each other.

What causes the Franks and Van Daans to move into the rooms on the top floor of the warehouse?

• Their own homes have been destroyed by bombs.

• They are hiding from the Nazis, who have been persecuting Jews.

• The warehouse has more space than their old homes.

In the opening scene, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?

• He is looking for his daughter's diary.

• He wants to get his scarf back.

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

Which word best describes Mrs. Van Daan in Act 1?

• flirtatious

• compassionate

• creative

• well-mannered

Which word best describes Mr. Van Daan in Act 1? 

• honest

• brave

• helpful

• selfish

We can stretch the food a little. It's only for a few days. This line suggests that Mr. Frank is...

• very foolish

• kind and generous

• hungry for power

• doesn't value his family

The Van Daans and Franks 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.

Why does Peter remove the Star of David from his clothes?

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

• He wants to store it in a safe place.

• He wants to sew the initials on his clothes instead.

Mrs. Van Daan's behavior toward Mr. Frank is

• respectful

• serious

• flirtatious