"The Diary of Anne Frank" Act I - Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the setting in the first scene of "The Diary of Anne Frank"?

• Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 1945

• Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 1942

• Germany, August 1944

Why did the Frank family go into hiding?

• They left their home and to hide from the American army.

• They left their home and went into hiding to avoid conflict with their German neighbors.

• They left their home and went into hiding to escape persecution from the Nazi army.

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Why did the Franks and the Van Daans wear the yellow star of David?

• The yellow star was intended to protect the Jews so they can easily get help.

• The yellow star was intended to humiliate Jews and made it easier for the Nazis to identify Jews for deportation to camps.

• The yellow star made it easier for them to get food and supplies during the war.

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How did the war affect the Jews? (Select three correct answers)

• The Nazis forced the Jews out of business.

• The Jews were not allowed to study in Dutch schools.

• The Jews were not allowed to have pets.

• The Jews were not allowed to go to the movies.

• The Nazis banned the distribution of ration books.

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"The Star of the David is conspicuous on all of the Franks' clothing."

What is the meaning of the word "conspicuous"?

• mysterious and unusual

• hardly visible

• easily seen or noticed

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What are ration books?

• Books of stamps or coupons issued by the government in wartime. With these coupons, people could purchase scarce items, such as food, clothing, and gasoline.

• Books issued by the government to Jewish children so that they can still continue to learn even during wartime.

• Books filled with children's stories and songs.

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Why did Mr. Kramer say, "I never thought I'd live to see the day when a man like Mr. Frank would have to go into hiding..."?

• Because Mr. Frank was a powerful politician

• Because Mr. Frank was a wealthy businessman

• Because Mr. Frank was an influential activist

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To be perfectly safe, the Franks and Van Daans had to observe the following rules from eight in the morning until six in the evening EXCEPT:

• They must not speak above a whisper.

• They must not run any water, use the sink, or the toilet.

• They had to leave the windows open.

• They must move only when necessary, and in stockinged feet.

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How does Anne Frank describe Peter Van Daan in Act I?

• He's extremely artistic.

• He's very loud.

• He's awfully shy.

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Which of the following statements best describes Anne Frank based on Act I?

• Anne is lively, curious, and talkative.

• Anne is intelligent and reserved.

• Anne is impatient, selfish, and impulsive.

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