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MISC
100
In Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne rage at Mrs. Frank?
Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank in unfair, insensitive, and lacking in understanding.
100

Someone who acts ostentatiously is acting a) in an annoying or objectionable way; b) by being exceptional eager to please others; c) stubbornly; d) flashy or showily to impress others

d) flashy or showily to impress others

100
What does Peter mean in this conversation with Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II? Anne. You’re making a big mistake about me. I do it all wrong. I say too much. I go too far. I hurt people’s feelings. . . . Peter. I think you’re just fine. . . . What I want to say . . . if it wasn’t for you around here, I don’t know. What I mean . . .
He means that his situation is better because Anne is there.
100
In Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, Margot says, “Sometimes I wish the end would come.” What motivates her to make such a statement? a. She wants to stop living in fear. b. She wants to make Anne angry. c. She wants the others to feel sorry for her. d. She wants someone to give her more food.
She wants to stop living in fear.
100

Why did the Franks go into hiding in the first place?

Margot received "call up" papers to go to a work camp

200

Why is Mr. Van Daan’s theft of bread in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, such a serious act?

There is little food, and Mr. Van Daan is not the only one who is hungry.

200

Mrs. Frank was appalled when she found out Mr. Van Daan had eaten Mouschi. In this sentence, "appalled" means a) greatly dismayed; b) very annoyed; c) implacable; d) angry.

a) greatly dismayed

200

Which sentence best describes Anne? a) She has a mostly positive outlook. b) She refuses to admit she has feelings for Peter. c) She accepts difficult circumstances easily. d) She blames her parents for putting her in danger.

a) She has a mostly positive outlook.

200
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, Mrs. Van Daan becomes extremely upset when her husband insists on selling her fur coat. What is the most reasonable inference to make about her motivation? a. She wants to keep it in case an urgent need for food or medicine arises. b. She needs it for warmth because the attic is always cold and drafty. c. She treasures it as a reminder of her carefree life before the war. d. She intends to give it to Anne or Margot as a gift after the war.
She treasures it as a reminder of her carefree life before the war.
200

How many people total hid in the annex?

8

300

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, the attic inhabitants learn that Allied troops have landed in Normandy. How does this news affect them?

It makes them apologetic toward each other. It makes them joyful.

300

The word "conspicuous" means a) guilty of collaboration; b) not attracting much attention; c) not harmful or offensive; d) obvious and evident

d) obvious and evident

300

The main significance of the ending scene in Act II is that — A) it explains why Miep helped the Franks; B) It provides specific details about the end of WWII; C) It shows how Mr. Frank is affected by reading Anne’s diary; D) It reveals the location where each resident of the Secret Annex died.


C) It shows how Mr. Frank is affected by reading Anne’s diary

300
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, what is Anne’s motivation for spending so much time with Peter? a. She wants to annoy Mrs. Van Daan. b. She thinks that Peter understands her. c. She hopes to make Margot jealous of her. d. She wants Peter to teach her how to dance.
She thinks that Peter understands her.
300

Who was the only member of the Secret Annex to survive?

Otto Frank

400

Accordingly to The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, who or what gives away the the residents hidden in the Secret Annex to the Nazis?

the thief

400

To loathe something means that you a) enjoy it; b) despise it; c) are indifferent to it; d) are unwilling or reluctant to do something

b) despise it

400

In Scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Mrs. Frank order the Van Daans to leave the secret annex? a. She believes that the Allies will liberate Amsterdam soon. b. She thinks Mr. Van Daan has given away their hiding place. c.She is furious at Mr. Van Daan.  d. She is tired of the petty arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.

c. She is furious at Mr. Van Daan

400
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400

 Very often during the play, the characters are interrupted by outside noises, such as cars, soldiers, and general street noise. Why would the playwrights include this?

Answers vary.

500

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne leave her diary behind when the Nazis come to take the families and Mr. Dussel away?

The Nazis said they could take only clothing.

500

If something is poignant, then it a) touches deep emotions; b) gives off an awful smell; c) is harmless and inoffensive to you; d) not straightforward or candid.

a) touches deep emotions

500

Anne tells Peter, “I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.” How does her attitude affect the ending of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II? a.It adds suspense because it is doubtful that Anne keeps that attitude. b.It makes the ending more moving because Anne is the victim of evil. c.It softens the ending because Anne has found a friend in Peter. d.It reveals why Mr. Frank returns to the attic after the war.

b.It makes the ending more moving because Anne is the victim of evil.

500
When reading a play, what is used to indicate the actions by the characters?
stage directions (usually in italicized print)
500

Why is Mrs. Van Daan so concerned about her fur coat?

It reminds her of her father and her old life. It is a symbol of the life she is leaving behind. 

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