Quiz: The Diary of Anne Frank - Scene 1

Where does the play take place?

• A school in Amsterdam

• A secret hiding place behind Mr. Frank’s office

• A concentration camp in Germany

• A train station

What year does Scene 1 begin?

• 1942

• 1939

• 1945

• 1950

What does Mr. Frank find that causes him to become emotional?

• A photograph of his family

• A child's toy

• A woman's white glove

• A letter from Anne

How does the stage description of the Secret Annex contribute to the mood of the play?

• It creates a sense of warmth and safety.

• It highlights the wealth and luxury of the Franks.

• It emphasizes the cramped, isolated, and fragile nature of their hiding place.

• It shows that the Annex was a temporary shelter, not a permanent home.

Why does Mr. Frank say he is leaving Amsterdam?

• He wants to reunite with his family.

• The city holds too many painful memories for him.

• He is moving to America for a fresh start.

• The war has made it impossible for him to stay.

What does Miep try to convince Mr. Frank to do?

• Stay in Amsterdam

• Burn Anne’s diary

• Visit the Secret Annex one last time

• Move to another country

What is Mr. Frank’s initial reaction when Miep hands him Anne’s diary?

• He immediately starts reading it aloud.

• He refuses to open it.

• He gives it back to Miep.

• He throws it away.

How does the audience first learn about Anne’s perspective in Scene 1?

• Through a letter she left behind

• Through a flashback scene

• Through her voice reading from her diary

• Through Miep’s storytelling

Which of the following best describes Mr. Frank’s character in Scene 1?

• Gentle, reserved, and grieving

• Angry and vengeful

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Cold and emotionless

What significant historical event led the Franks to go into hiding?

• The end of World War I

• The Nazi invasion of the Netherlands

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The start of the Holocaust trials