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Where did Anne Frank write her diary?

In a school in Amsterdam

In a public library in Paris

In a secret annex in her father's office (correct)

In a concentration camp in Germany

How old was Anne Frank when she died?

13

14

16

15 (correct)

What was the main reason for Anne Frank's diary becoming famous?

The secret code hidden within the diary

Her illustrations in the diary

The diary being published on her birthday

Her detailed descriptions of the life in hiding (correct)

When was Anne Frank's diary published?

1947 Signup and view all the answers

What language has Anne Frank's diary been translated into?

67 languages Signup and view all the answers

What is the best strategy to ensure understanding of a passage?

Reading the passage twice, skimming first and then reading carefully Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to pay attention to the first sentence of a passage?

To identify the topic sentence that reveals what the passage is about Signup and view all the answers

What does the last sentence of a passage typically provide?

A summary of the main idea in the passage Signup and view all the answers

Why is questioning while reading beneficial according to the text?

To generate questions for the author and form personal opinions Signup and view all the answers

What does clarifying involve in the context of reading a passage?

Seeking answers to questions about the content Signup and view all the answers

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Where did Anne Frank write her diary?

How old was Anne Frank when she died?

What was the main reason for Anne Frank's diary becoming famous?

When was Anne Frank's diary published?

What language has Anne Frank's diary been translated into?

What is the best strategy to ensure understanding of a passage?

Why is it important to pay attention to the first sentence of a passage?

What does the last sentence of a passage typically provide?

Why is questioning while reading beneficial according to the text?

What does clarifying involve in the context of reading a passage?

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