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WorksheetsThe Diary of Anne Frank Acts 1 & 2 - Themes
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 2hrs 27mins
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.
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.
When Mr. Frank visits the warehouse in November 1945, what important world event is going on between those two dates?
World War II
World War I
Vietnam War
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
How does Anne feel about removing the Star of David?
She cannot destroy it; it represents her religion.
She is upset with the Nazis for making her wear it.
She is still undecided if she wants to destroy it or if she wants to keep it.
At the end of Act I, what special event are the characters celebrating?
Hanukkah
Christmas
Kwanza
Ramadan
Why does Anne scream in the night?
She has a terrible nightmare.
She is very angry at her mother.
She is very happy, thrilled and excited about the holiday approaching.
What effect is their situation having on the attic dwellers after two months?
They have all become close friends.
Most relationships have become tense.
Everyone in the attic does his best to ignore the the others.
What causes the Franks to agree to take Mr. Dussel?
He had been the family dentist.
He could bring them extra food and supplies.
They want to help someone else who is being persecuted by the Nazis.
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."
When Mr. Dussel joins the families, what is Mr. Van Daan's biggest concern?
that Mr. Dussel will take up too much room.
that there won't be food enough for everyone.
that Mr. Dussel will be too loud.
What does this line of dialogue reveal about Mr. Frank-- "We can stretch the food a little. It is only for a few days."
He is kind and generous.
He is very foolish.
He is hungry for power.
What can you infer from these lines of dialogue about Anne and her mother's relationship-- Mrs. Frank.- But I'd like you to stay with you. . . very much. Really. Anne.-- I'd rather you didn't.
Anne's mother is always angry with Anne.
There are problems in Anne's relationship with her mother.
Anne and her mother do not love each other.
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.
The story is told after Mr. Frank returns to the hiding spot following the evacuation of the concentration camps. When the story leaves this present time to return to an earlier period, the authors are using which literary technique?
Irony
Simile
Foreshadow
Flashback
Which of the following is an example of INTERNAL CONFLICT in Act I?
Mrs. Van Daan flirting with Mr. Frank
Anne arguing with her mother
Anne's thoughts about the difficult relationship she has with her mother
Mr. Frank deciding to allow Mr. Dussel to live in the annex with everyone
Anne states that her plans for the future are
To study music and art
to be a veterinarian because she loves animals
to get married and be a housewife
to be a teacher
an important theme developing in Act 1 of the play is
people should not have to suffer because of their religion
Jewish customs are different and unique
all people should have freedom of speech
there is no hope for humanity
Anne does not like cats very much
True
False
Brags about her old boyfriends
Margot
Mrs. Frank
Mrs. Van Daan
Jopie De Waal
Dentist who needs to hide
Mr. Van Daan
Peter
Mr. Dussel
Mr. Kraler
City where the families are hiding
Zurich
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Munich
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.
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.
How old was Anne when she started the diary?
13
14
15
16
Where were the Franks originally from?
Germany
Holland
Norway
Switzerland
What hours were the group supposed to be quiet every day?
6AM-8PM
8AM-6PM
6PM-8AM
8PM-6AM
Who was Mouschi?
Anne's best friend
Leader of the Nazi party
Peter's cat
Young woman helping hide Jews
How long was the group hiding in the attic?
6 months
9 months
1 year
2 years
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What is a theme?
a story line
the topic/subject
a universal truth about life and people
the time and place of an event
Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...
can be expressed in one word
always shows the setting
is always stated directly in the text
cannot be just one word
Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?
Authors NEVER use the same theme twice
Themes only repeat in short stories
All poems have the same theme
The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
The little boy lied to his mother.
With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
