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The Diary of Anne Frank, Act IAlbert Hackett and Frances GoodrichFIRST READ: ComprehensionIdentify the choice that best answers the question.?????1.In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?a.He wants to find his multicolored scarf.b.He is looking for the diary that his daughter Anne kept.c.He is looking for a place to live in Amsterdam.d.He wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.?????2.In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why must the Franks and the others in the attic remain quiet all day?a.They do not want the workers in the building to hear them.b.The Nazis ordered the Jews to be quiet during the day.c.The children need to focus on their schoolwork.d.Noise makes Mrs. Van Daan nervous.?????3.In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why do the Franks agree to take in Mr. Dussel?a.He has been their family’s dentist for many years.b.They think that he can bring them extra food and supplies.c.They want to help someone else who is being persecuted by the Nazis.d.He is a family friend from the days before they moved to Amsterdam.?????4.Which sentence best explains the reason that Anne and Peter often tease each other in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I?a.They do not like each other.b.They were enemies in school.c.They are growing fond of each other.d.They each want to make the other angry.?????5.As revealed in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, how has two months of living in hiding affected the attic dwellers?a.Everyone tries hard to ignore the others.b.Most relationships are becoming tense.c.They have all become close friends.d.The family groups fear each other.FIRST READ: Concept VocabularyIdentify the choice that best answers the question.?????6.How do people usually feel when tension rises?a.tired and boredb.hopeful and happyc.relaxed and contentd.nervous and irritable?????7.Which sentence is the clearest example of a child behaving hysterically?a.Fernando offered to share his slice of cake with his best friend, Susie.b.Denny screamed, cried, and threw all of his toys onto the floor.c.Ana sat in a corner, scowling, and refused to speak to anyone.d.Hakim picked out a tune on his toy piano all by himself.?????8.If two people are bickering, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of bickering.a.They are having a minor disagreement.b.They are enjoying spending time together.c.They are having a serious and intense discussion.d.They are playing a game of questions and answers.CLOSE READ: Analyze the TextIdentify the choice that best answers the question.?????9.Read this part of one of Anne’s speeches in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I.The best part about this room . . . you can look down and see a bit of the street and the canal. There’s a houseboat . . . you can see the end of it . . . a bargeman lives there with his family. . . . They have a baby and he’s just beginning to walk and I’m so afraid he’ll fall into the canal. I watch him. . . .What is the most reasonable inference to draw about Anne’s personality from the details in this speech?a.She is foolish because she has established communications with outsiders in spite of being warned of the danger.b.She is nosy because she keeps an eye on the baby even though she does not know the bargeman and his wife.c.She is resourceful because she finds outside interests that take her mind off having to live in fear of the Nazis.d.She is naive because she thinks only good things about the people she sees and knows.Name: ?????Date: ?????10.The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.?????Part A Which of the following choices best describes the relationship between Anne and her father in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I? a.Anne tries very hard to please Mr. Frank, but he responds with constant criticism.b.Anne turns to Mr. Frank whenever she is upset, and he knows what to say to comfort her.c.Anne grows increasingly annoyed by the way that Mr. Frank worries about and fusses over her.d.Anne loves Mr. Frank, but she hides her feelings because he is so wrapped up in concern for the whole group.?????Part B Which of the following quotations from Act I best supports the answer to Part A?a.You could not do this and you could not do that. They forced Father out of his business. We had to wear yellow stars. I had to turn in my bike. I couldn’t go to a Dutch school any more.b.It’ll be hard, I know. But always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind . . . remember the battle you had with your mother the other day on the subject of overshoes? . . . Well now, you see, for as long as we are here you will never have to wear overshoes!c.It’s the silence in the nights that frightens me the most. Every time I hear a creak in the house, or a step on the street outside, I’m sure they’re coming for us. The days aren’t so bad. At least we know that Miep and Mr. Kraler are down there below us in the office. Our protectors, we call them.d.I’ll have to make a confession. Up until now I’ve managed to stay ahead of you in algebra. Today you caught up with me. We’ll leave it to Margot to correct.Name: ?????Date: ?????11.The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.?????Part A Think about Mrs. Frank’s words and actions in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I. Which of the following statements best describes her?a.She is nervous—quick to snap and nag at the others.b.She is unworried—lively and cheerful in her manner.c.She is gentle—trying to make the best of the situation.d.She is resentful—often blaming small things on the others.?????Part B Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, best supports the answer to Part A?a.It’s illegal, then, the ration books? We’ve never done anything illegal.b.There’s only one thing to do . . . watch carefully. Prevent an illness before it comes. Let me see your tongue.c.When Mr. Kraler comes, the sun begins to shine. . . . Wouldn’t you like a cup of coffee? . . . Or, better still, will you have supper with us?d.She pulled away when I leaned down to kiss her. . . . You weren’t like this. You didn’t shut me out.?????12.Read these stage directions from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I:A match suddenly flares in the attic. We dimly see Mr. Van Daan. He is getting his bearings. He comes quickly down the stairs, and goes to the cupboard where the food is stored. Again the match flares up, and is as quickly blown out. The dim figure is seen to steal back up the stairs.As described in the stage directions and from what you’ve learned about Mr. Van Daan, which sentence best explains his behavior and what it reveals about him?a.He is sneaking food for himself, which shows that he is greedy and selfish.b.He is getting a snack for his wife, which shows that he is kind and considerate.c.He is looking at the prices of the foods, which shows that he is thrifty and prudent.d.He is figuring out how much food is left, which shows that he is careful and organized.Name: ?????Date: ?????CLOSE READ: Analyze Craft and StructureIdentify the choice that best answers the question.13.The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then answer Part B.?????Part A What do the dialogue and incidents in Act I from The Diary of Anne Frank reveal about the character of Mrs. Van Daan?a.She is clever.b.She is patient.c.She is helpful.d.She is flirtatious.?????Part B Which of these lines of dialogue spoken by Mrs. Van Daan best supports the correct answer to Part A?a.Now is that the way to talk to your little girl friend?b.You’re an angel, Mr. Frank. An angel. I don’t know why I didn’t meet you before I met that one there.c.If you didn’t smoke so much, you wouldn’t be so bad-tempered.d.Now look what you’ve done . . . you clumsy little fool! My beautiful fur coat my father gave me . . .14.Read the following lines of dialogue from Act I of The Diary of Anne Frank. Then, answer the question.We can stretch the food a little. It’s only for a few days.What main qualities do these lines of dialogue reveal about Mr. Frank’s character?a.He is brave and defiant.b.He is bitter and pessimistic.c.He is hungry and frightened.d.He is generous and optimistic.?????15.Which line of dialogue spoken by Mr. Dussel in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, most clearly indicates the possibility of conflict?a.My father was born in Holland, and my grandfather.b.Every night she twists and turns.c.Forgive me for speaking so.d.Someone now knows we’re up here, hiding!16.The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then answer Part B.?????Part A Read these lines from Anne’s diary in Act I of The Diary of Anne Frank. Then, answer the question that follows. …And yesterday I finished Cissy Van Marxvelt’s latest book. I think she is a first-class writer. I shall definitely let my children read her. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader knows what a character or characters do not know. What is the main reason that these lines from Anne’s diary are an example of dramatic irony?a.The audience or reader knows that parents do not always allow children to read the books they want to read.b.The audience or reader knows that Anne Frank is a much more famous writer than Cissy Van Marxvelt.c.The audience or reader knows that most people do not regard Cissy Van Marxvelt as a first-class writer.d.The audience or reader knows that Anne Frank will die during the war and never have children.?????Part B What main effect does the dramatic irony in Part A have on the audience or reader?a.It eliminates confusion.b.It creates a feeling of sorrow.c.It produces an air of mystery.d.It builds excitement and suspense.LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Word StudyIdentify the choice that best answers the question.?????17.Use your knowledge of suffixes to identify the noun meaning “the act or condition of watching closely.”a.observationb.observingc.observedd.observingly?????18.The word animate means “to bring to life.” Use this information and your knowledge of suffixes to choose the correct definition of the word animation.a.something that is no longer full of lifeb.something that is capable of being brought to lifec.the process of bringing something to lifed.someone who brings something to life????? 19.Read this sentence and the dictionary entry that follows. Then, answer the question.The children briefly stopped what they were doing to greet the newcomer, but soon each child resumed his or her occupation.occupation (AHK yoo PAY shuhn) n. 1. seizing control of a region and remaining there by military force 2. a person’s job or profession 3. the activity in which a person is engaged 4. possession, settlement, or use of land or propertyWhich dictionary definition clarifies the precise meaning of the word occupation as it is used in the sentence?a.definition 1b.definition 2c.definition 3d.definition 420.The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then answer Part B.?????Part A Read this sentence and then answer the question.Because she came originally from Germany, she still spoke with a trace of a German accent.What does the context imply is the most likely meaning of the word trace in the sentence?a.bitb.copyc.routed.remark?????Part B Read this dictionary entry, and then answer the question.trace (TRAYS) n. 1. a way or path 2. the mark or footprint left by a person, animal, or thing 3. any mark left behind; evidence 4. a barely noticeable amount 5. something drawn by copying the mark or outline of something else v.1. to follow the trail or footprints of; to track 2. to follow the development of 3. to investigate the origins of 4. to draw or sketch by copying the mark or outline of Which dictionary definition best confirms the correct answer to Part A? a.noun definition 1b.noun definition 2c.noun definition 3d.noun definition 4LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: ConventionsIdentify the choice that best answers the question.?????21.Which sentence uses the past participle of the basic verb catch?a.Elaine caught the ball.b.Elaine catches the ball.c.Elaine was catching the ball.d.Elaine has caught the ball.?????22.Which of the following verb forms is the present participle of the basic verb capture?a.capturesb.capturedc.is capturingd.has captured?????23.In this sentence, which principal part of the basic verb defy is underlined?During the Nazi occupation of northern France, many brave people joined a movement called the Resistance and defied the German military laws.a.pastb.presentc.past participled.present participleName: ?????Date: ????? ................
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