Grade 7 Literature Test
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17 questions
Answer the questions in full sentences.
Act One Scene One
The three rooms of the top floor and a small attic space above are exposed to our view. The largest of the rooms is in the center, with two small rooms, slightly raised on either side. On the right is a bathroom, out of sight. A narrow, steep flight of stairs at the back leads up to the attic. The rooms are sparsely furnished with a few chairs, beds, a table or two. The windows are painted over, or covered with makeshift blackout curtains. In the main room there is a sink, a gas ring for cooking and a wood-burning stove for warmth.
The room on the left is hardly more than a closet. There is a skylight in the sloping ceiling. Directly under this room is a small steep stairwell, with steps leading down to a door. This is the only entrance from the building below. When the door is opened we see that it has been concealed on the outer side by a bookcase attached to it.
The curtain rises on an empty stage. It is late afternoon, November 1945.
The rooms are dusty, the curtains in rags. Chairs and tables are overturned.
The door at the foot of the small stairwell swings open. MR. FRANK comes up the steps into view. He is a gentle, cultured European in his middle years. There is still a trace of a German accent in his speech.
He stands looking slowly around, making a supreme effort at self-control. He is weak, ill. His clothes are threadbare.
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The play opens in 1945, but the rest of the play takes place between 1942 - 1943.
What narrative technique is this?
The play opens in 1945, but the rest of the play takes place between 1942 - 1943.
What narrative technique is this?
1
How long were the Franks in hiding for?
How long were the Franks in hiding for?
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In which city were the Frank family hidden?
In which city were the Frank family hidden?
3
True or False: The Franks went into hiding in a large, comfortable apartment. Give two reasons to support your answer.
True or False: The Franks went into hiding in a large, comfortable apartment. Give two reasons to support your answer.
2
Explain why Mr Frank has "a trace of a German accent"
Explain why Mr Frank has "a trace of a German accent"
3
Explain the irony of Mr Frank's German accent and the Frank family going into hiding.
Explain the irony of Mr Frank's German accent and the Frank family going into hiding.
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In what year did the Frank's go into hiding?
In what year did the Frank's go into hiding?
2
Explain who Miep and Mr Kraler are, and what their role is in the Secret Annexe.
Explain who Miep and Mr Kraler are, and what their role is in the Secret Annexe.
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Who are the Van Daans?
Who are the Van Daans?
2
Other than hiding, why are the Van Daans in the Secret Annexe?
Other than hiding, why are the Van Daans in the Secret Annexe?
2
In the dialogue, there are words that appear in square brackets. What are these words called when reading a drama, and what is their function?
In the dialogue, there are words that appear in square brackets. What are these words called when reading a drama, and what is their function?
2
Why are the Franks and Van Daans concerned about their names appearing on ration books?
Why are the Franks and Van Daans concerned about their names appearing on ration books?
2
What does Mr Frank mean by "We won’t be living here exactly according to regulations."?
What does Mr Frank mean by "We won’t be living here exactly according to regulations."?
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Who is Mr Dussel?
Who is Mr Dussel?
2
Mr Frank and Mr van Daan have different responses to the arrival of Mr Frank. Explain this difference
Mr Frank and Mr van Daan have different responses to the arrival of Mr Frank. Explain this difference
2
Peter does not speak in this extract. Explain his reaction to his father's words.
Peter does not speak in this extract. Explain his reaction to his father's words.
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Do you think that Mr Dussel will only stay a few days? Give a reason for your answer.
Do you think that Mr Dussel will only stay a few days? Give a reason for your answer.