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This formative checks your understanding of **Act 1** of *The Diary of Anne Frank* (Goodrich & Hackett). Answer questions about plot events, characterization, setting/conflict in the Secret Annex, and themes such as fear, hope, identity, prejudice, and coming-of-age.

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A1 (Plot): Why do the Franks decide to go into hiding at the beginning of Act 1?

Their apartment building is destroyed in a bombing

Otto Frank loses his job and cannot pay rent

Margot receives a call-up notice to report to the Nazis

They are moving to a safer neighborhood in Amsterdam

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A2 (Plot/Sequencing): Which group arrives to hide in the Secret Annex after the Frank family is already there?

The Green family

A group of Dutch police officers

The Van Daan family

Mr. Dussel

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A3 (Plot): What personal item is most important to Anne at the start of Act 1 because it lets her express herself?

A violin

A book of poetry she plans to publish

A scrapbook of movie stars

Her diary

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A4 (Plot): Miep and Mr. Kraler help the families by bringing food and news to the Secret Annex.

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A5 (Plot): Early in Act 1, what everyday situation creates one of the biggest immediate dangers for the families in hiding?

Their neighbors host loud parties every night

The Annex has no walls, so everyone outside can see them

Airplanes frequently fly directly into the attic

Workers in the warehouse might hear them during the day

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A6 (Plot): Which TWO events happen in Act 1? (Select 2)

The families begin living in the Secret Annex

The families are discovered and arrested

The Van Daans arrive and move in with the Franks

Mr. Dussel arrives to share a room with Anne

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A7 (Plot/Rules): Write ONE rule the families must follow while hiding in the Annex. (3 words or less)

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B1 (Characterization): Which trait does Anne show most clearly in Act 1 through her talkative, energetic behavior?

Silent and detached

Restless and curious

Cruel and unfeeling

Lazy and unmotivated

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B2 (Characterization): Otto Frank is best characterized in Act 1 as someone who—

wants to be alone and discourages communication

avoids responsibility and refuses to make decisions

panics easily and makes conflicts worse

acts as a calm leader and mediator

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B3 (Characterization): Edith Frank often seems most focused on—

escaping the Annex to get freedom

starting arguments to prove she is right

planning pranks to make everyone laugh

protecting her family and keeping order

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B4 (Characterization): Margot is mostly portrayed in Act 1 as—

loud and attention-seeking

quiet and well-behaved

careless and reckless

selfish and unkind

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B5 (Characterization): Mr. Van Daan most often creates tension in Act 1 because he—

argues and complains about food and conditions

tries to escape every night

refuses to speak to anyone

writes secret letters to the Nazis

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B6 (Characterization): Mrs. Van Daan is most often characterized as someone who—

is dramatic and concerned with her appearance

is fearless and excited about hiding

is cheerful and never complains

is shy and avoids all conversation

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B7 (Characterization/Helpers): Which TWO statements about the helpers in Act 1 are true? (Select 2)

The helpers loudly visit during work hours to distract attention

Mr. Kraler helps manage the business and supports the hiding place

The helpers report the families to the Nazi police

Miep brings supplies and keeps the families connected to the outside

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C1 (Setting): How is the entrance to the Secret Annex hidden in Act 1?

Behind a movable bookcase

Under a trapdoor in the street

Through a tunnel under a canal

Inside a church basement

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C2 (Setting/Conflict): Why must everyone in the Annex be extremely quiet during the workday?

Warehouse workers below could hear them and discover them

They are trying to keep their pet from escaping

They are practicing a silent religious ritual

Otto demands silence so he can sleep all day

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C3 (Setting/Rules): The families can use the bathroom and flush the toilet whenever they want during the day.

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C4 (Conflict): Which TWO factors create conflict in the Annex in Act 1? (Select 2)

A school dance they argue about attending

A competition for a sports trophy

Disagreements over food and supplies

Crowded living space and lack of privacy

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C5 (Setting/Rules): In Act 1, why do the families keep curtains drawn and avoid looking out windows?

To follow a city-wide blackout rule at all hours

To stop mice from coming into the Annex

To avoid being seen and discovered

To keep the rooms warmer than usual

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C6 (Conflict): Which conflict is MOST clearly shown in Act 1?

Person vs. technology (machines in the warehouse)

Person vs. society (the Nazis and anti-Jewish laws)

Person vs. supernatural (ghosts in the Annex)

Person vs. nature (a hurricane in Amsterdam)

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D1 (Theme—Hope): In Act 1, which action best represents hope in the Annex?

They stop talking to each other to avoid conflict

The families celebrate together and try to keep traditions alive

They decide never to learn any new information

They destroy all personal belongings to feel safer

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D2 (Theme—Prejudice): Which TWO details from Act 1 show prejudice against Jewish people? (Select 2)

The family must hide because Jews are targeted by Nazi policies

Margot is ordered to report for a ‘call-up’

The families choose to vacation outside Amsterdam

Anne wins a school award for best handwriting

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D3 (Theme—Identity): Anne’s diary helps her hold onto her identity and express her thoughts while in hiding.

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D4 (Theme—Coming of Age): Which moment best supports the theme of coming of age in Act 1?

Anne refuses to change and says she will stay the same forever

Anne decides she will never listen to adults again

Anne becomes the leader of the adults in the Annex

Anne reflects on her feelings and tries to understand herself through writing

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D5 (Theme): In one word, what theme is strongest in Act 1? (1–3 words)

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A8 (Plot): What do the families do to make it look like the Franks left suddenly and will not return?

They invite neighbors over to say goodbye

They paint the Annex door bright red for visibility

They publish a newspaper announcement about their hiding place

They leave the apartment looking as if it was left in a hurry

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A9 (Plot/Sequencing): The Van Daans plan to hide somewhere else, but Otto invites them to share the Annex.

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A10 (Plot): Which item creates ongoing tension because it could make noise and attract attention?

A neighbor’s alarm clock

A loud radio in the warehouse

A barking guard dog

Peter’s cat

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B8 (Characterization): Peter Van Daan is BEST described in Act 1 as—

shy and withdrawn at first

carefree and not worried at all

cruel and threatening to everyone

confident and bossy from the start

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B9 (Characterization): What does Anne’s relationship with her mother in Act 1 mostly reveal about Anne?

She feels misunderstood and wants emotional support

She is indifferent to her family and doesn’t care

She prefers the outside world and plans to leave immediately

She is always obedient and never argues

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C7 (Setting): Which detail BEST shows how limited and uncomfortable life in the Annex is in Act 1?

They travel often to visit relatives in other cities

They have large private bedrooms and can host guests freely

They must share tight rooms and follow strict schedules to avoid noise

They attend school each day and return home each night

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C8 (Setting/Conflict): Even when they are safe for the moment, the families feel constant fear of being discovered.

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D6 (Theme—Fear vs. Hope): Which theme is MOST emphasized when the characters react strongly to unfamiliar noises below?

Jealousy

Greed

Fear

Pride

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D7 (Theme—Identity): Why is Anne’s diary especially important to the theme of identity in Act 1?

It helps her memorize the Annex rules without mistakes

It teaches her how to become invisible

It guarantees the families will be rescued quickly

It gives her a private place to be honest about who she is

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The Diary of Anne Frank - Act I Review

The Diary of Anne Frank - Act I Review

A1 (Plot): Why do the Franks decide to go into hiding at the beginning of Act 1?

A2 (Plot/Sequencing): Which group arrives to hide in the Secret Annex after the Frank family is already there?

A3 (Plot): What personal item is most important to Anne at the start of Act 1 because it lets her express herself?

A4 (Plot): Miep and Mr. Kraler help the families by bringing food and news to the Secret Annex.

A5 (Plot): Early in Act 1, what everyday situation creates one of the biggest immediate dangers for the families in hiding?

A6 (Plot): Which TWO events happen in Act 1? (Select 2)

A7 (Plot/Rules): Write ONE rule the families must follow while hiding in the Annex. (3 words or less)

B1 (Characterization): Which trait does Anne show most clearly in Act 1 through her talkative, energetic behavior?

B2 (Characterization): Otto Frank is best characterized in Act 1 as someone who—

B3 (Characterization): Edith Frank often seems most focused on—

B4 (Characterization): Margot is mostly portrayed in Act 1 as—

B5 (Characterization): Mr. Van Daan most often creates tension in Act 1 because he—

B6 (Characterization): Mrs. Van Daan is most often characterized as someone who—

B7 (Characterization/Helpers): Which TWO statements about the helpers in Act 1 are true? (Select 2)

C1 (Setting): How is the entrance to the Secret Annex hidden in Act 1?

C2 (Setting/Conflict): Why must everyone in the Annex be extremely quiet during the workday?

C3 (Setting/Rules): The families can use the bathroom and flush the toilet whenever they want during the day.

C4 (Conflict): Which TWO factors create conflict in the Annex in Act 1? (Select 2)

C5 (Setting/Rules): In Act 1, why do the families keep curtains drawn and avoid looking out windows?

C6 (Conflict): Which conflict is MOST clearly shown in Act 1?

D1 (Theme—Hope): In Act 1, which action best represents hope in the Annex?

D2 (Theme—Prejudice): Which TWO details from Act 1 show prejudice against Jewish people? (Select 2)

D3 (Theme—Identity): Anne’s diary helps her hold onto her identity and express her thoughts while in hiding.

D4 (Theme—Coming of Age): Which moment best supports the theme of coming of age in Act 1?

D5 (Theme): In one word, what theme is strongest in Act 1? (1–3 words)

A8 (Plot): What do the families do to make it look like the Franks left suddenly and will not return?

A9 (Plot/Sequencing): The Van Daans plan to hide somewhere else, but Otto invites them to share the Annex.

A10 (Plot): Which item creates ongoing tension because it could make noise and attract attention?

B8 (Characterization): Peter Van Daan is BEST described in Act 1 as—

B9 (Characterization): What does Anne’s relationship with her mother in Act 1 mostly reveal about Anne?

C7 (Setting): Which detail BEST shows how limited and uncomfortable life in the Annex is in Act 1?

C8 (Setting/Conflict): Even when they are safe for the moment, the families feel constant fear of being discovered.

D6 (Theme—Fear vs. Hope): Which theme is MOST emphasized when the characters react strongly to unfamiliar noises below?

D7 (Theme—Identity): Why is Anne’s diary especially important to the theme of identity in Act 1?

C9 (Setting): What is the name of the hiding place where the families live? (3 words or less)

A1 (Plot): Why do the Franks decide to go into hiding at the beginning of Act 1?

A2 (Plot/Sequencing): Which group arrives to hide in the Secret Annex after the Frank family is already there?

A3 (Plot): What personal item is most important to Anne at the start of Act 1 because it lets her express herself?

A4 (Plot): Miep and Mr. Kraler help the families by bringing food and news to the Secret Annex.

A5 (Plot): Early in Act 1, what everyday situation creates one of the biggest immediate dangers for the families in hiding?

A6 (Plot): Which TWO events happen in Act 1? (Select 2)

A7 (Plot/Rules): Write ONE rule the families must follow while hiding in the Annex. (3 words or less)

B1 (Characterization): Which trait does Anne show most clearly in Act 1 through her talkative, energetic behavior?

B2 (Characterization): Otto Frank is best characterized in Act 1 as someone who—

B3 (Characterization): Edith Frank often seems most focused on—

B4 (Characterization): Margot is mostly portrayed in Act 1 as—

B5 (Characterization): Mr. Van Daan most often creates tension in Act 1 because he—

B6 (Characterization): Mrs. Van Daan is most often characterized as someone who—

B7 (Characterization/Helpers): Which TWO statements about the helpers in Act 1 are true? (Select 2)

C1 (Setting): How is the entrance to the Secret Annex hidden in Act 1?

C2 (Setting/Conflict): Why must everyone in the Annex be extremely quiet during the workday?

C3 (Setting/Rules): The families can use the bathroom and flush the toilet whenever they want during the day.

C4 (Conflict): Which TWO factors create conflict in the Annex in Act 1? (Select 2)

C5 (Setting/Rules): In Act 1, why do the families keep curtains drawn and avoid looking out windows?

C6 (Conflict): Which conflict is MOST clearly shown in Act 1?

D1 (Theme—Hope): In Act 1, which action best represents hope in the Annex?

D2 (Theme—Prejudice): Which TWO details from Act 1 show prejudice against Jewish people? (Select 2)

D3 (Theme—Identity): Anne’s diary helps her hold onto her identity and express her thoughts while in hiding.

D4 (Theme—Coming of Age): Which moment best supports the theme of coming of age in Act 1?

D5 (Theme): In one word, what theme is strongest in Act 1? (1–3 words)

A8 (Plot): What do the families do to make it look like the Franks left suddenly and will not return?

A9 (Plot/Sequencing): The Van Daans plan to hide somewhere else, but Otto invites them to share the Annex.

A10 (Plot): Which item creates ongoing tension because it could make noise and attract attention?

B8 (Characterization): Peter Van Daan is BEST described in Act 1 as—

B9 (Characterization): What does Anne’s relationship with her mother in Act 1 mostly reveal about Anne?

C7 (Setting): Which detail BEST shows how limited and uncomfortable life in the Annex is in Act 1?

C8 (Setting/Conflict): Even when they are safe for the moment, the families feel constant fear of being discovered.

D6 (Theme—Fear vs. Hope): Which theme is MOST emphasized when the characters react strongly to unfamiliar noises below?

D7 (Theme—Identity): Why is Anne’s diary especially important to the theme of identity in Act 1?

C9 (Setting): What is the name of the hiding place where the families live? (3 words or less)