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Anne Frank Act 2

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6th - 8th Grade

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This quiz focuses on Act II of *The Diary of Anne Frank*, specifically examining character motivations, plot developments, and literary comprehension skills appropriate for middle school students in grades 6-8. The questions assess students' ability to analyze character relationships and conflicts, understand cause and effect within the narrative, and make inferences about character behavior and dialogue. Students need a solid understanding of the historical context of the Holocaust, the psychological effects of living in hiding, and the complex family dynamics that develop under extreme stress. The quiz requires students to demonstrate close reading skills by connecting specific textual evidence to broader themes, interpreting dialogue and subtext, and understanding how individual character actions drive the plot toward its tragic conclusion. Students must also show vocabulary comprehension and the ability to analyze how Anne's optimistic worldview creates dramatic irony given the audience's knowledge of historical events. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying English literature in grades 6-8. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a summative evaluation after students have completed reading or viewing Act II, or as a comprehensive review tool before a unit test on the complete work. Teachers can implement this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge student comprehension of key plot points and character development, or assign it as independent practice to reinforce close reading strategies. The mix of multiple-choice questions, including paired questions that require students to support their analysis with textual evidence, makes this quiz particularly valuable for preparing students for standardized assessments while deepening their literary analysis skills. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.6.1, RL.6.3, and RL.7.1, which emphasize citing textual evidence, analyzing character interactions, and making inferences based on explicit and implicit information in the text.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Scene 1 of The Dairy of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne rage at Mrs. Frank?

Anne blames Mrs. Frank for keeping her indoors all the time.

Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is unfair, insensitive, and lacking in understanding.

Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is giving Mr. Frank the largest share of the food.

Anne believes that Mr. Frank always takes Mrs. Frank's side instead of Anne's.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence BEST explains why Mr. Van Dann's theft of bread in The Dairy of Anne Frank, Act II, is such a serious act?

The stress of living together makes a small matter seem more important than it really is.

Mr. Van Daan denies that he has been stealing food, even after he is caught in the act.

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

Mr. Van Daan has had plenty to eat already.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

It makes them apologetic toward each other.

It makes them suspicious of each other.

It makes them fearful.

It makes them angry.

It makes them joyful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In The Dairy of Anne Frank, Act II, who tells the Nazis about the people in the attic?

Miep

the thief

a worker

Mr. Dussel

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

She is tired of writing in it.

She does not want it to get ruined.

The Nazis said they could only take clothing.

She leaves it as a clue to where the Nazis take her.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words has the same meaning as apprehension?

As Mr. Kraler gets ready to tell them the news about what his happening with the Nazi occupation, they all listen with intense apprehension.

anxiety

anger

hope

loss

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true of a person who has intuition?

Ex. Some students have good intuition about when the class will have a test soon.

He or she hears distant sounds better than most people can.

He or she maintains a more positive outlook than others do.

He or she senses some things without reasoning.

He or she is more intelligent than most people are.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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