The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Act I

Reading Check

1. In what building is the Secret Annex located?

2. Anne is delighted to learn that Peter has brought what?

3. What does Peter do to his clothes shortly after arriving that Anne mimics?

4. What, according to Peter, did Anne’s teacher call her and why?

5. Why is Mr. van Daan so irritable until Miep arrives?

6. What important question do Miep and Mr. Kraler show up to ask everyone?

7. What upsetting outside news does Anne learn from Mr. Dussel?

8. What causes Anne to start screaming uncontrollably?

9. What gift does Anne give Peter for Hannukah?

10. What incident ruins their Hannukah celebration?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How would you describe Anne’s attitude about going into hiding at the beginning of the play?

2. What are the rules Anne and the others living in the Annex need to follow to avoid anyone noticing that they’re there?

3. What does Peter do during their Hannukah celebration that suggests he’s finally loosening up?

4. How does Anne describe the way she visualizes the people in the Annex at the end of the act?