Act II
Why is Mrs. Van Daan's coat so important to her?
It reminds her of her father and her life before the war
How does Anne and Peter's relationship change?
They like each other and want to spend more time alone together
Why doesn't Anne take her diary with her when they are captured?
They were only allowed to take clothes
Why does Anne not get along with her mother?
She thinks her mother treats her like a baby; she doesn't understand her
Peter's razor is a symbol of...
growing up; manhood
At the beginning of scene 4, why is everyone nervous?
It's a Friday and no one is at work
Miep hasn't contacted them for days
Why does Mr. Van Daan want Miep to take his wife's fur coat?
To sell it for cigarettes
Why is stealing bread such a serious offense?
There is so little food already and they don't know when the next meal is coming
Anne's growth from a childish character to a mature character is an example of what kind of conflict?
man vs self
The star of David is a symbol of...
persecution of the Jewish people
Why was Mr. Frank the only one to return to the annex?
He was the only survivor of the camps; everyone else died
Who is caught stealing bread?
Mr. Van Daan
Who tells the Nazis about the people in the attic?
The thief
Mrs. Frank demanding that the Van Daan's leave is an example of what type of conflict?
Man vs Man
The white glove is a symbol of...
the past
At the beginning of act II, how long have the characters been in hiding?
1 1/2 years
1 year, 5 months, 25 days
How does Mrs. Van Daan feel about Anne and Peter spending so much time together?
Disapproval; jealous
What important news stops the fight about the stolen bread?
The allies have landed in Normandy
The Franks, Van Daans, and Dussel are in a ___________ type of conflict with the Green police and the German government
Man vs Society
The freedom of thought is represented by...
Anne's diary
At the beginning of Act II, Miep brings a cake to celebrate a special day--what day is it?
New Year's day
When Mr. Frank says "she puts me to shame" what does he mean?
He doesn't believe all people are basically good like Anne does. He lost his optimism
Why weren't Miep and Mr. Kraler punished for helping the Franks?
They had alibis--Kraler was in hospital and Miep was in the countryside
Who gets most upset when they discover someone thieving food? What does he/she demand?
Mrs. Frank gets so upset she demands the Van Daans leave
The radio is a symbol of...
the outside world
The thief symbolizes...
an outside/unknown threat to safety/security