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Anne Frank Act 1

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is Mr. Frank?

a)

gentle, cultured European in his middle years; still a trace of German accent in speech; the leader of the annex

b)

tall portly man in his late forties, smoking and wearing expensive, well cut clothes

c)

Dutchman, dependable, kindly

d)

a man in his late fifties, meticulous, finicky, carrying a briefcase

2.

Who is Mr. Van Daan?

a)

gentle, cultured European in his middle years; still a trace of German accent in speech; the leader of the annex

b)

tall portly man in his late forties, smoking and wearing expensive, well cut clothes

c)

Dutchman, dependable, kindly

d)

a man in his late fifties, meticulous, finicky, carrying a briefcase

3.

Who is Mr. Kraler?

a)

gentle, cultured European in his middle years; still a trace of German accent in speech; the leader of the annex

b)

tall portly man in his late forties, smoking and wearing expensive, well cut clothes

c)

Dutchman, dependable, kindly

d)

a man in his late fifties, meticulous, finicky, carrying a briefcase

4.

Who is Mr. Dussel?

a)

gentle, cultured European in his middle years; still a trace of German accent in speech; the leader of the annex

b)

tall portly man in his late forties, smoking and wearing expensive, well cut clothes

c)

Dutchman, dependable, kindly

d)

a man in his late fifties, meticulous, finicky, carrying a briefcase

5.

Who is Mrs. Frank?

a)

a young mother, gently bred, reserved, with a slight German accent

b)

pretty woman in her early forties, wearing a fur coat and clutches her possessions

c)

Dutch woman of about twenty-two, protective and compassionate attitude

6.

Who is Mrs. Van Daan?

a)

a young mother, gently bred, reserved, with a slight German accent

b)

pretty woman in her early forties, wearing a fur coat and clutches her possessions

c)

Dutch woman of about twenty-two, protective and compassionate attitude

7.

Who is Miep Gies?

a)

a young mother, gently bred, reserved, with a slight German accent

b)

pretty woman in her early forties, wearing a fur coat and clutches her possessions

c)

Dutch woman of about twenty-two, protective and compassionate attitude

8.

Who is Margot Frank?

a)

eighteen, beautiful, quiet, shy

b)

shy, awkward boy of sixteen, brings his cat

c)

thirteen, quick in her movements, interested in everything, mercurial in emotions

9.

Who is Anne Frank?

a)

eighteen, beautiful, quiet, shy

b)

shy, awkward boy of sixteen, brings his cat

c)

thirteen, quick in her movements, interested in everything, mercurial in emotions

10.

Who is Peter Van Daan?

a)

eighteen, beautiful, quiet, shy

b)

shy, awkward boy of sixteen, brings his cat

c)

thirteen, quick in her movements, interested in everything, mercurial in emotions

11.

Who is Mouschi?

a)

eighteen, beautiful, quiet, shy

b)

shy, awkward boy of sixteen, brings his cat

c)

thirteen, quick in her movements, interested in everything, mercurial in emotions

d)

the cat

12.

Who gave Anne her diary?

a)

Mrs. Frank

b)

Peter

c)

Mr. Frank

d)

Margot

13.

Who do we know for sure survives the war based on the characters in Act 1, Scene 1?

a)

Mr. Frank and Mr. Kraler

b)

Mr. Frank and Miep

c)

Mr. Frank and Mrs. Frank

d)

Mr. Frank and Anne

14.

Who are the Dutch Gestapo known for their brutality?

a)

The Pink Police

b)

The Green Police

c)

The Red Police

d)

The Blue Police

15.

What year is it in Act 1, Scene 2?

a)

1945

b)

1942

c)

1940

d)

1946

16.

What is Mr. Dussel's career?

a)

Dietitian

b)

Dentist

c)

Dog Trainer

d)

Dancer

17.

Who shares a room with Mr. Dussel?

a)

Anne

b)

Margot

c)

Peter

d)

Mr. Frank

18.

What scene do we meet Mr. Dussel?

a)

Act 1, Scene 1

b)

Act 1, Scene 2

c)

Act 1, Scene 3

d)

Act 1, Scene 4

19.

What are ration books?

a)

A collector's book for mounting stamps

b)

Books that contain factual information, such as biographies and history books

c)

Books of stamps given tp ensure the equal distribution of scarce items, such as meat or gasoline, in times of shortage

d)

Books that contain a story that the author made up, such as romance or children's books

20.

What happens to Mrs. Van Daan’s fur coat?

a)

Anne spills milk on it.

b)

Peter’s cat rips it.

c)

It is accidentally thrown out.

d)

Mr. Van Daan sold it for grocery money.

21.

Why did the Franks wear multiple layers of clothing when moving to the hiding spot?

a)

It was very cold outside and the Franks could not afford coats.

b)

It would look too suspicious for them to bring their clothes in suitcases.

c)

The Franks did not own suitcases.

d)

The journey was much too far to carry suitcases.

22.

Why must the occupants be completely quiet from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.?

a)

So that no one on the streets hears them.

b)

So that no one in the offices below hears them.

c)

So that the neighbors can’t hear them.

d)

So that the Green Police can’t hear them.

23.

In Act I, Scene 1, the play opens with text in italics. Then, italics are also found interspersed with the lines of the play. The drama term for this is ________________________________.

a)

stage directions

b)

dialogue

c)

script

d)

scene

24.

Which literary device is used in Act 1, Scenes 2-5?

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

parallel plot

25.

Which statement below accurately describes a conflict with Peter’s cat, Mouschi?

a)

Mr. Dussel is allergic to cats.

b)

Anne is jealous because she left her cat at home.

c)

Margot complains that Peter spends too much time alone with his cat.

d)

Mr. Frank lets the cat out of the annex and keeps it a secret from everyone.

26.

In scene 1, what objects does Mr. Frank find in the secret rooms?

a)

Cigarettes

b)

A scarf and a woman's glove

c)

Anne's Diary

d)

Moushi's collar

27.

What did Anne give Peter as a Hanukkah gift?

a)

Cigarettes

b)

Cross word puzzle book

c)

Razor

d)

Shampoo

28.

What did Anne give Mr. Frank as a Hanukkah gift?

a)

Cigarettes

b)

Ear plugs

c)

Razor

d)

Ascot / scarf

29.

What did Anne give Mr. Dussel as a Hanukkah gift?

a)

Paper ball and string

b)

Ear plugs

c)

I.O.U.

d)

Ascot / scarf

30.

What is dialogue?

a)

the words spoken by the characters

b)

provide instructions on how the play should be performed

c)

dramatic performances

d)

the written version of a play

31.

What is a script?

a)

the words spoken by the characters

b)

provide instructions on how the play should be performed

c)

dramatic performances

d)

the written version of a play

32.

What are stage directions?

a)

the words spoken by the characters

b)

provide instructions on how the play should be performed

c)

dramatic performances

d)

the written version of a play

33.

From _____ to _____, the families must try to be as quiet as possible.

a)

6 A.M. - 8 P.M.

b)

6:30 A.M. - 8:30 P.M.

c)

8 A.M. - 6 P.M.

d)

8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.

34.

Who gave Mrs. Van Daan her fur coat?

a)

Mr. Frank

b)

Mr. Van Daan

c)

Her mother

d)

Her father

35.

What is an ack-ack?

a)

an efficient and maneuverable gun that could be mounted on a bipod or tripod depending upon the situation

b)

slang for an anti-aircraft gun's fire

c)

a grenade launcher that was used by German forces in World War II

d)

a flare gun that could fire a variety of grenades

36.

What is Mr. Frank's attitude toward education?

a)

He believes that it is important.

b)

He doesn't care for it.

c)

He lacks the proper education to teach Peter.

d)

He believes it isn't worth their time.

37.

Who does Mrs. Van Daan flirt with?

a)

Mr. Van Daan

b)

Mr. Frank

c)

Mr. Dussel

d)

Mr. Kraler

38.

Vocabulary introduced in Act 1: what does the word conspicuous mean?

a)

noticeable

b)

a nervous, worried, or excited state that makes relaxation impossible

c)

feel angry out of a sense of unfairness

39.

Vocabulary introduced in Act 1: what does the word tension mean?

a)

noticeable

b)

a nervous, worried, or excited state that makes relaxation impossible

c)

feel angry out of a sense of unfairness

40.

Vocabulary introduced in Act 1: what does the word resent mean?

a)

noticeable

b)

a nervous, worried, or excited state that makes relaxation impossible

c)

feel angry out of a sense of unfairness

41.

Vocabulary introduced in Act 1: what does the word insufferable mean?

a)

unbearable

b)

hopelessly confused

c)

one who believes that all events are determined by fate

42.

Vocabulary introduced in Act 1: what does the word bewildered mean?

a)

unbearable

b)

hopelessly confused

c)

one who believes that all events are determined by fate

43.

Vocabulary introduced in Act 1: what does the word fatalist mean?

a)

unbearable

b)

hopelessly confused

c)

one who believes that all events are determined by fate

44.

What are the "rules" everyone has to follow while hiding in the annex?

a)

Burn all trash in the oven

b)

Don't flush the toilet

c)

No running water

d)

Talk at a normal volume

e)

Only move around when necessary

45.

What holiday is celebrated in Act 1?

a)

Halloween

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Easter

d)

Thanksgiving