In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why must the Franks and the others in the attic remain quiet all day?

Question

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.

Answer 1

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, the Franks and the others in the attic must remain quiet all day primarily because:

A. They do not want the workers in the building to hear them.

This silence is crucial to avoid detection from those outside, particularly as they are hiding from the Nazis.