The Diary of Anne Frank - Selection Test

Why does Mr. Frank want to burn all of the papers Miep hands him in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Because the papers bring back painful memories

• Because the room is a mess and he wants it clean

• Because he doesn’t want her to know what they say

• Because he doesn’t think they contain anything important

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Why is the dialogue between Miep and Mr. Frank in paragraphs 20–31 of Act 1, Scene 1 important to the story?

• It introduces the main characters of the play.

• It foreshadows Mr. Frank’s departure.

• It explains how Anne’s diary was found.

• It shows the contrast between the two characters.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Read the stage directions from paragraph 67 of Act 1, Scene 2. (As Mr. Kraler reassures Mrs. Frank, he takes various small things, such as matches, soap, etc., from his pockets, handing them to her.) The word "reassures" includes the Latin prefix re-, which means “back” or “again.” Which phrase best expresses the meaning of the word reassures as it is used in these stage directions?

• To inspire again

• To approve again

• To make aware again

• To make comfortable again

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

The reader can infer that Mr. Frank’s main motivation for giving Anne a diary is that —

• he does not want her to become angry in the annex

• he wants her to document her experiences for Margot

• he does not want her to feel trapped in the hiding place

• he wants her to have something in common with Peter

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

The playwrights begin the second scene by —

• changing locations from the first scene

• describing the characters who speak in the first scene

• continuing the passage from Anne’s diary that ends the first scene

• describing the people Anne mentions in her diary at the end of the first scene

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the main difference between the first two scenes of Act 1?

• Scene 1 is set in a different place than Scene 2.

• Scene 1 is set several years after the events in Scene 2 take place.

• More characters speak in Scene 1 than in Scene 2.

• The main conflict of the play is more evident in Scene 1 than in Scene 2.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Choose the phrase that correctly capitalizes the the sentence below.

The Franks were a jewish family from germany.

• A) Jewish Family from germany

• B) Jewish family from Germany

• C) jewish family from Germany

• D) correct as is

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which two sentences best describe how the setting impacts the conflict in the story?

• The boredom of life in the attic leads Anne to rely on her diary.

• The persecution they experience causes the families to go into hiding.

• The hidden location means everyone must keep quiet.

• The time of day means it is impossible for Anne to take her belongings into hiding.

• The characters emigrate to the same country to avoid war.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The authors use which of the following dramatic elements to bring the drama to life?

• Stage directions

• Mathematical equations

• Scientific theories

• Historical documents

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Based on the details of the play, which sentence best describes Anne?

• A) She maintains a mostly positive outlook.

• B) She refuses to admit she has feelings for Peter.

• C) She accepts her difficult circumstances willingly.

• D) She blames her parents for putting her in a bad situation.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7