Anne Frank Act II

Comprehension

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.

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.

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.

400

Accordingly to The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, who tells the Nazis about the people in the attic?

the thief

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.

Vocabulary

100

Which of the following words has the same meaning as apprehension? anxiety, anger, hope, loss

anxiety

200

What is true of a person who has intuition?

He or she senses some things without reasoning.

300

Which of the following words best describes a rigid pose of the body? a.relaxed and limp b.alert and attentive c.stiff and unbending d.slumped and graceless

c. stiff and unbending

400

If you were attempting to tell your friend about a difficult decision you’ve made, and you spoke with apprehension, would you say that you were speaking with comfort and ease?

No (answers will vary why)

500

If Mica was insistent that you take the last scoop of ice cream, would she accept your refusal?

No, she would not.

Analyze

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.

200

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Mrs. Van Daan object when Anne and Peter begin spending a lot of time together?

She is jealous that Peter is showing affection to someone else.

300

Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports that Mrs. Van Daan is jealous of Peter and Anne? a. Putti, where are you going? . . . What do you want? Putti, what are you going to do? b. I don’t know what good it is to have a son. I never see him. He wouldn’t care if I killed myself. c. He needs more food than the rest of us. He’s used to more. He’s a big man. d. There would have been plenty for all of us, if you hadn’t come in here!

b. I don’t know what good it is to have a son. I never see him. He wouldn’t care if I killed myself.

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 believes that the Van Daans have betrayed their hiding place. c. She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing. d. She is tired of the petty arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.

c. She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing.

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.

Craft and Structure

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.

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.

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.

400

Free points!!!

Woohoo!

500

When reading a play, what is used to indicate the actions by the characters?

stage directions (usually in italicized print)

MISC

100

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

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

200

How many people total hid in the annex?

8

300

Who was the only member of the annex to survive?

Otto Frank

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

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.