The Anne Frank House stands as a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and the tragedies of World War II. Located in Amsterdam, this historic canal house preserved the memory of a young girl whose diary touched millions of lives around the globe.
This quiz covers details about the Secret Annex, the helpers who supported the family, and the history of the diary. You will see questions about the museum itself, including its opening year and modern operations.
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In which city is the Anne Frank House museum located?
Berlin
Berlin
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Paris
Paris
Brussels
Brussels
What is the name commonly used for the hiding place where the Frank family lived?
The Hidden Attic
The Hidden Attic
The Secret Room
The Secret Room
The Quiet Chamber
The Quiet Chamber
The Secret Annex
The Secret Annex
In what language did Anne Frank originally write her diary?
English
English
French
French
German
German
Dutch
Dutch
Which helper was responsible for saving Anne Frank’s diary after the arrest of the families?
Jan Gies
Jan Gies
Victor Kugler
Victor Kugler
Johannes Kleiman
Johannes Kleiman
Miep Gies
Miep Gies
In what year was the Anne Frank House officially opened as a museum?
1955
1955
1960
1960
1965
1965
1970
1970
What object was used to conceal the entrance to the Secret Annex?
A trapdoor under a rug
A trapdoor under a rug
A sliding wall panel
A sliding wall panel
A bookcase
A bookcase
A heavy wardrobe
A heavy wardrobe
Who was the only resident of the Secret Annex to survive the Holocaust?
Margot Frank
Margot Frank
Peter van Pels
Peter van Pels
Otto Frank
Otto Frank
Edith Frank
Edith Frank
Which resident of the Annex was a dentist who shared a room with Anne Frank?
Fritz Pfeffer
Fritz Pfeffer
August Van Pels
August Van Pels
Peter Van Pels
Peter Van Pels
Hermann Van Pels
Hermann Van Pels
What name did Anne Frank give to her diary in her writings?
Kitty
Kitty
Marianne
Marianne
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Sarah
Sarah
What was the ‘Chestnut Tree’ mentioned several times in Anne’s diary?
A friend who lived in Germany.
A friend who lived in Germany.
A secret code for the helpers.
A secret code for the helpers.
A tree seen from the Annex attic window.
A tree seen from the Annex attic window.
A family pet in the Netherlands.
A family pet in the Netherlands.
Approximately how long did the Frank family remain in hiding before they were discovered?
One year
One year
Four years
Four years
Three years
Three years
Two years
Two years
In which year were the residents of the Secret Annex arrested?
1943
1943
1945
1945
1944
1944
1942
1942
Otto Frank’s business, which operated from the front of the canal house, involved the trade of products under which company name(s)?
Neither Opekta nor Pectacon
Neither Opekta nor Pectacon
Opekta
Opekta
Both Opekta and Pectacon
Both Opekta and Pectacon
Pectacon
Pectacon
Which helper was arrested alongside their coworkers following the discovery of the Secret Annex?
Jan Gies
Jan Gies
Victor Kugler
Victor Kugler
Miep Gies
Miep Gies
Bep Voskuijl
Bep Voskuijl
Anne Frank and her sister Margot passed away in which concentration camp?
Westerbork transit camp
Westerbork transit camp
Sobibor
Sobibor
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Bergen-Belsen
Bergen-Belsen
Approximately how many people visit the Anne Frank House annually today?
600,000 visitors
600,000 visitors
1.2 million visitors
1.2 million visitors
900,000 visitors
900,000 visitors
1.5 million visitors
1.5 million visitors
In which year was the foundation that manages the museum established?
1960
1960
1953
1953
1963
1963
1957
1957
Which statement regarding the current exhibition at the Anne Frank House is true?
The rooms have been refurnished exactly as they were in 1944.
The rooms have been refurnished exactly as they were in 1944.
It serves only as a memorial, with no artifacts exhibited.
It serves only as a memorial, with no artifacts exhibited.
It contains a replica of the diary but not the original.
It contains a replica of the diary but not the original.
Original handwritten manuscript pages are on display.
Original handwritten manuscript pages are on display.
Along which famous canal is the Anne Frank House building situated?
Herengracht canal
Herengracht canal
Prinsengracht canal
Prinsengracht canal
Keizersgracht canal
Keizersgracht canal
Singel canal
Singel canal
What ambition did Anne Frank document in her diary regarding her future career?
She wanted to be a teacher.
She wanted to be a teacher.
She wanted to be an artist.
She wanted to be an artist.
She wanted to be a doctor.
She wanted to be a doctor.
She wanted to be a writer or journalist.
She wanted to be a writer or journalist.
In what year was the first Dutch edition of Anne Frank’s diary published?
1949
1949
1945
1945
1951
1951
1947
1947
What is a primary objective of the Anne Frank House organization?
To produce fictional feature films about World War II
To produce fictional feature films about World War II
To organize international sporting events for youth
To organize international sporting events for youth
To manage the national historical archives of the Netherlands
To manage the national historical archives of the Netherlands
To preserve and open to the public the hiding place where the famous diary was written
To preserve and open to the public the hiding place where the famous diary was written
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