Characters Act 1
Characters Act 2
Plot, Theme, Setting, Film
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
Why do the characters arrive at the Annex wearing several layers of clothing? a. The weather is bitterly cold. b. The furnace does not work. c. Thieves are trying to take their belongings. d. They would look suspicious carrying luggage.
d. They would look suspicious carrying luggage.
100
Which of the following actions in Act Two reveals a character trait not previously seen by the audience? a. Mrs. Frank demands that the Van Daans leave and find another hiding place. b. Mr. Dussel carefully divides the remaining potatoes into piles for each person. c. Margot willingly lends Anne her high-heeled shoes for the evening. d. Mr. Frank comforts the others as the soldiers pound violently on the door below.
a. Mrs. Frank demands that the Van Daans leave and find another hiding place.
100
The Franks and Van Daans hide in the — a. attic of an empty warehouse b. building where Mr. Frank used to have his business c. church tower d. home of the Franks’ friends
b. building where Mr. Frank used to have his business
100
Match the vocabulary word "Conspicuous" with the definition from the list below. a. hate b. strengthen c. noticeable d. unembarrassed e. angrily
c. noticeable
100
In the year 1900 in the U.S. what were the most popular first names given to boy and girl babies? A. William and Elizabeth B. Joseph and Catherine C. John and Mary D. George and Anne
C. John and Mary
200
Which of the following events first signals a real conflict in personalities between the characters? a. Mrs. Van Daan explodes in anger when Anne spills milk on the fur coat. b. Anne tells her father that she finds algebra unpleasant. c. Mrs. Frank decides to give the upstairs room to the Van Daans. d. The Van Daans demand that Miep bring food and cigarettes.
a. Mrs. Van Daan explodes in anger when Anne spills milk on the fur coat.
200
How does the news of the Allied invasion change the mood of Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan? a. It intensifies their fighting. b. It makes them feel relieved but ashamed to have quarreled. c. It makes them feel happy and carefree. d. It causes them to become closer friends.
b. It makes them feel relieved but ashamed to have quarreled.
200
The play’s climax occurs when — a. Mrs. Frank asks Mr. Van Daan to leave b. Anne Frank dies in a concentration camp c. Miep brings news of the Allied invasion at Normandy d. the police arrive at the Annex
d. the police arrive at the Annex
200
Match the vocabulary word "Unabashed" with the definition from the list below. a. hate b. strengthen c. noticeable d. unembarrassed e. angrily
d. unembarrassed
200
When did the Liberty Bell get its name? A. when it was made, in 1701 B. when it rang on July 4, 1776 C. in the 19th century, when it became a symbol of the abolition of slavery D. none of the above
C. in the 19th century, when it became a symbol of the abolition of slavery
300
How does Anne relate to her father? a. Her father tries to baby her too much. b. She prefers to be with her mother. c. Anne and her father have a close relationship. d. She is afraid of her father.
c. Anne and her father have a close relationship.
300
Anne is faced with an internal conflict in Act Two between — a. her love for Peter and her love for her mother b. the reality around her and her belief in the goodness of people c. her childish side and her maturing side d. her religious beliefs and her beliefs about people
c. her childish side and her maturing side
300
The theme of this play can be expressed as all of the following statements except — a. “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” b. People can show surprising courage in life-threatening situations. c. The world contains both good and evil. d. Children suffer more than adults in time of war.
d. Children suffer more than adults in time of war.
300
Match the vocabulary word "Loathe" with the definition from the list below. a. hate b. strengthen c. noticeable d. unembarrassed e. angrily
a. hate
300
Which of the following items was owned by the fewest U.S. homes in 1990? A. home computer B. CD player C. cordless phone D. dishwasher
B. CD player
400
In the crisis following the crash of the lampshade, Mr. Frank’s actions show that he is — a. unconcerned for his own safety b. the most logical thinker in the group c. worried about the condition of the hiding place d. rash and unthinking
b. the most logical thinker in the group
400
Which of the following actions best shows Anne’s growing sensitivity to other people’s feelings? a. Anne sends her mother away after her nightmare. b. Anne sings a song for Hanukkah. c. Anne invites Margot to join Peter and her. d. Anne explains that her father is the only person she loves.
c. Anne invites Margot to join Peter and her.
400
The names of several characters were changed for the play. What was the real last name of the Van Daan family?
Van Pels
400
Match the vocabulary word "Indignantly" with the definition from the list below. a. hate b. strengthen c. noticeable d. unembarrassed e. angrily
e. angrily
400
Who is third behind Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in major league career home runs? A. Reggie Jackson B. Harmon Killebrew C. Willie Mays D. Frank Robinson
C. Willie Mays
500
Which of the following statements is the most likely reason that Mr. Frank urges Anne to continue singing at the end of Act One? a. He wants to lift the spirits of the others and remind them of their faith. b. He hopes the thief will mistake the singing for a radio someone has left on. c. He is afraid that Mr. Dussel will make Peter cry by blaming him. d. He loves to hear his daughter singing.
a. He wants to lift the spirits of the others and remind them of their faith.
500
It is important for the characters in the play to celebrate Hanukkah in the Secret Annex because — a. it gives them a chance to unite in prayer and honor their faith b. the young people are eager to get presents from their parents c. everyone wants to eat holiday foods together d. Mr. Dussel wants to learn more about Jewish holidays and customs
a. it gives them a chance to unite in prayer and honor their faith
500
What was the most popular form of transportation in Amsterdam during the 1930s?
Bicycle
500
Match the vocabulary word "Fortify" with the definition from the list below. a. hate b. strengthen c. noticeable d. unembarrassed e. angrily
b. strengthen
500
When Mt. St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, how many people were killed? A. 1 B. 57 C. 571
B. 57
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