Act Two: Anne Frank's Diary

Why do people in the Annex fight when Miep brings them a cake? 

• Peter thinks his cat should get a piece of cake
• Mr. Dussel says people unfairly divide food.
• People disagree about eating or saving the cake.
• Mrs. Van Daan thinks Miep should bring cake more often.

In Scene 1, what does Peter say he admires about Anne? 

• her way of talking to adults
• her pride in being Jewish
• her skill at entertaining others
• her concern for Miep and Kraler

In what way has Anne and Peter’s relationship changed in Act Two? 

• They disagree more and often find fault with each other
• They ignore each other, but secretly want to be friends.
• They seldom speak, but send messages through Margot.
  
• They have become friends and can talk to each other.

The only time in the play when Mrs. Frank loses her temper is when... 

• Miep forgets to bring them books.
• Mr. Dussel criticizes Anne’s clothes.
• she sees Mr. Van Daan stealing food.
• she catches Peter and Anne kissing.

What character trait is revealed by Peter’s decision to stay with his parents if they are forced out of the annex? 

• He is honest.
• He is responsible.
• He is loyal.
• He is kind.

What news does Miep bring during the argument about the lack of food? 

• The invasion has begun on the coast of Normandy.
• New ration books will allow her to bring more food.
• Mr. Kraler has been hospitalized with an ulcer
• She has found a new place for the Van Daans to live

The residents of the Annex fear that the Gestapo will be able to ...

• stop the invasion and prevent their rescue.
• trace the stolen radio to the thief and then to them
• make it even more difficult for them to buy food.
• close down the business run by Miep and Mr. Kraler

The residents’ time of hiding in the Annex comes to an end when ...

• Miep is no longer able to bring food.
• the Nazis are defeated and the war is over.
• there is another break-in at the warehouse.
• Nazi soldiers come to arrest everyone

The final scene in Act Two takes place ...

• just after the Franks are arrested.
• after the war has ended.
• before the war has begun
• in modern times.

At the end of Act Two, Anne’s statement that “in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart” shows that she...

• was positive and hopeful.
• had survived the war.
• enjoyed being outdoors
• felt proud of her writing.