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.

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The choice that best describes the relationship between Anne and her father in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I is:

D. Anne loves Mr. Frank, but she hides her feelings because he is so wrapped up in concern for the whole group.

In Act I, their relationship is characterized by a deep bond, but Anne often feels that her father is preoccupied with the larger situation they are in, which leads her to hide her emotions.