Anne Frank Act 2
Authored by AMY LINE
English
8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on Act 2 of "The Diary of Anne Frank," a dramatic adaptation of Anne Frank's famous diary documenting her family's experience hiding from the Nazis during World War II. The questions are designed for 8th grade students studying literature and require comprehension of character development, plot events, and thematic elements. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of character relationships, particularly the evolving friendship between Anne and Peter, as well as the mounting tensions among the residents of the Secret Annex as food becomes scarce and fear increases. The quiz assesses students' ability to identify character traits through actions, recognize significant plot developments like the D-Day invasion news, and understand the dramatic structure including the play's conclusion. Students must also demonstrate knowledge of historical context, including terminology related to the Holocaust and World War II, such as concentration camps, Nazi terminology, and wartime rationing systems. Created by Amy Line, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This quiz provides an excellent assessment tool for students who have completed reading or viewing Act 2 of the play adaptation of Anne Frank's diary. Teachers can use this as a formative assessment to gauge student comprehension before moving on to final discussions or projects, or as a summative evaluation of students' understanding of this crucial section of the drama. The mix of character analysis, plot comprehension, and historical context questions makes it suitable for review sessions, homework assignments, or as a warm-up activity to begin discussions about the play's themes of hope, human nature, and resilience during wartime. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.3 for analyzing character development and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2 for determining themes, while also supporting social studies connections through its historical content related to World War II and the Holocaust.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In Act 2, 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
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In what ways has Anne and Peter's relationship changed in Act 2?
They disagree more often and 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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The only times 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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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 own the business run by Miep and Mr. Kraler.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
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