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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.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why do the Franks agree to take in Mr. Dussel?
He is a family friend from the days before they moved to Amsterdam.
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.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why must the Franks and the others in the attic remain quiet all day?
The Nazis ordered the Jews to be quiet during the day.
Noise makes Mrs. Van Daan nervous.
The children need to focus on their schoolwork.
They do not want the workers in the building to hear them.
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.
The family groups fear each other.
In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?
He wants to find his multicolored scarf.
He is looking for the diary that his daughter Anne kept.
He is looking for a place to live in Amsterdam.
He wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.
How do people usually feel when tension rises?
tired and bored
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.
Hakim picked out a tune on his toy piano all by himself.
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 having a serious and intense discussion.
They are playing a game of questions and answers.
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.
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 I. 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.
Which sentence best explains Mr. Van Daan's sneaking around at night and what it reveals about him?
He is sneaking food for himself, which shows that he is greedy and selfish.
He is getting a snack for his wife, which shows that he is kind and considerate.
He is looking at the prices of the foods, which shows that he is thrifty and prudent.
He is figuring out how much food is left, which shows that he is careful and organized.
Which line of dialogue by Mrs. Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, shows that she is flirtatious?
We'll sleep here and you take the room upstairs.
I don't know why I didn't meet you before I met that one there.
You're smoking up all our money.
I make the best latkes you've ever tasted!
What does this line of dialogue from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, reveal about Mr. Frank?
"We can stretch the food a little. It’s only for a few days."
He does not value his family.
He is hungry and frightened.
He is kind and generous.
He is extremely foolish.
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.
Someone now knows we're up here, hiding!
Use your knowledge of suffixes to identify the noun meaning “the act or condition of watching closely.”
observation
observing
observed
observingly
The word animate means “to bring to life.” Use this information and your knowledge of suffixes to choose the correct definition of the word animation.
something that is no longer full of life
something that is capable of being brought to life
the process of bringing something to life
someone who brings something to life
Which sentence uses the past participle of the basic verb catch?
Elaine caught the ball.
Elaine catches the ball.
Elaine was catching the ball.
Elaine has caught the ball.
Which of the following verb forms is the present participle of the basic verb capture?
captures
captured
is capturing
has captured
In this sentence, which principal part of the basic verb defy is underlined?
During the Nazi occupation of northern France, many brave people joined a movement called the Resistance and defied the German military laws.
past
present
past participle
present participle
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