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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
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