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"The Diary of Anne Frank" Test Review

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1. "The Diary of Anne Frank" is written in the form of
a)
a prose novel.
b)
a stage play.
c)
a short story.
d)
a radio play.
2.
2. According to the stage directions, the play starts in 1945 and flashes back to 1942. What is the purpose of organizing the play this way?
a)
the author can introduce the main characters more slowly to not confuse the reader
b)
the action of the play can occur in chronological order
c)
the audience can learn more about World War II
d)
the audience will be curious about why Mr. Frank is so bitter
3.
3. Mr. Frank visits the warehouse in November 1945 and Anne's diary begins in July 1942. What important world event occurred between July 1942 and November 1945.
a)
World War II began
b)
World War II ended
c)
The Berlin Wall came down
d)
The Vietnam War began
4.
4. In Act One, Mr. Frank feels he needs to repay the Van Daan family because Mr. Van Daan
a)
brought a large supply of food to the hiding place
b)
aided his family when they came to the Netherlands
c)
helped Anne and Margot with their school lessons
d)
warned the Frank family to hide from the Nazis
5.

5. What can you infer about the different personalities of Peter and Anne when they first meet in the Annex?

a)
Anne is only friendly with her own crowd and ignores everyone else.
b)
Peter is very outgoing.
c)
Anne is outgoing. Peter is shy.
d)
Peter thinks he is too good to socialize with others.
6.
6. Why does Peter remove the Star of David from his clothes?
a)
He wants to put it on a new coat he's planning to get.
b)
He resents the fact that the Nazis force the Jews to wear it.
c)
He wants to put it in a safe place.
d)
He wants to sew his initials on his clothes instead.
7.
7. Anne screams at night in Act One because she
a)
wants to go to the movies so much
b)
hears rats crawling around the attic
c)
dreams the Nazis have come to arrest her
d)
fears that Mr. Dussel will sleep in her room
8.
8. When Mr. Dussel joins the families, what is Mr. Van Daan's biggest concern?
a)
that Mr. Dussel will play his tuba too loud
b)
that Mr. Dussel brought his fat, nondescript dog, Ann Taylor, with him
c)
that no one will be able to get along with Mr. Dussel
d)
that there won't be enough food for everyone
9.
9. Why is everyone in the Secret Annex afraid of the thief?
a)
He may return and try to break into the attic to steal their things or their food.
b)
He may use his knowledge about the attic to blackmail the owner of the building, the Franks, and the Van Daans.
c)
If the Nazis catch the thief, he may betray the people in the attic in order to keep himself out of jail
d)
He may go to the Nazis right away to report that there are people living in the attic.
10.
10. Which action from Act Two best expresses the theme of the essential goodness of people?
a)
Mrs. Frank forgives Mr. Van Daan for stealing their food
b)
Mr. Frank gives Mrs. Frank's piece of cake to the children
c)
The Van Daans offer their personal belongings for sale to buy supplies
d)
Mr. Dussel separates the food into piles for everyone.
11.
11. Which of the following quotes from Anne shows her belief that people are really good at heart?
a)
"We have problems here that no other people our age have ever had."
b)
"I’ve got to fight things out for myself! Make something of myself!"
c)
"I think the world may be going through a phase.... I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart."
d)
"Why is it that every grownup thinks he knows the way to bring up children? Particularly the grownups that never had any."
12.
12. How does the relationship between Anne and Mrs. Frank change through the course of the play?
a)
Anne matures and develops more patience and a better understanding of her mother.
b)
Mrs. Frank disowns Anne for not listening to her.
c)
Mrs. Frank accidentally reveals she always liked Margot better.
d)
Anne says that she is moving to Paris so she will never have to see her mother again.
13.
13. The best interpretation of Anne's meaning behind her statement "paper is more patient than people" would be that
a)
paper spends a lot of time in the hospital.
b)
paper doesn't judge and criticize your feelings and opinions.
c)
paper has a really long attention span.
d)
people don't like lying flat on a desk for long periods of time.
14.
14. What are two things that Mr. Frank tells the others in Act One that they must do during the day to be sure they will be safe?
a)
Stay quiet and avoid unnecessary movement.
b)
Open windows for fresh air.
c)
Move around to stay active.
d)
Make noise to distract enemies.
15.

15. What does Anne do to celebrate Hanukkah at the end of Act One?

a)
Anne reads a story from the Torah and plays games.
b)
Anne decorates a Christmas tree and exchanges gifts.
c)

Anne lights the menorah, sings traditional Hanukkah songs, and gives thoughtful, homemade presents to everyone.

d)
Anne prepares a large feast and invites friends over.
16.

16. Describe one internal conflict and one external conflict in the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank." Check TWO answers.

a)

Internal conflict: Anne struggles with being confined and fears being caught by the Nazis.

b)

External conflict: The Franks, Van Daans, and Mr. Dussel are in hiding to evade capture by the Nazis.

c)

External conflict: Mouschi steals the milk for himself, and Mr. Dussel wants him kicked out of the Annex.

d)

Internal conflict: Mrs. Van Daan secretly wishes that she would have married Otto Frank.

17.

How does the setting (time, place, and historical context) affect the characters and conflict? Check all that apply.

a)

The setting creates a joyful and lighthearted mood.

b)

The setting creates the conflict: the Franks, Van Daans, and Dussel must go into hiding to evade capture by the Nazis.

c)

The tensions among the Annex residents causes arguments and conflicts due to lack of privacy and space, scarcity of food, and fear of being caught by the Nazis.

d)

The setting does not cause conflict, nor does it affect the characters.

18.

After reading a line from Anne's diary about her belief that people are good at heart, Mr. Frank says, "She puts me to shame." What does he mean by this?

a)

Mr. Frank is ashamed that he is the only survivor.

b)
Mr. Frank means that Anne's optimism about human nature makes him feel inadequate or ashamed of his own more pessimistic views.
c)
Mr. Frank believes that people are inherently selfish.
d)
Mr. Frank thinks Anne is naive about the world.
19.

In Act 2, Scene 4, Mr. Frank says, "For the past two years we have lived in fear. Now we can live in hope." What is Mr. Frank trying to tell the others?

a)

Mr. Frank is trying to convey that they must face what is to come with courage and hope.

b)
Mr. Frank believes they should continue to live in fear.
c)
Mr. Frank thinks hope is not possible in their situation.
d)
Mr. Frank is suggesting they abandon all hope for the future.

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