Diary of Anne Frank, Act 2

In Act II Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, why does Anne get mad at Mrs. Frank?

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

• 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.

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

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Why does Mr. Dussel want Mrs. Frank to cut the cake?

• Because she gives even portions

• Because he has feelings for her

• Because she will cut him a bigger slice

• Mrs. Frank made the cake

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which sentence best explains why Mr. Van Daan’s theft of bread makes everyone angry?

• 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.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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 . .

What does Peter mean in this conversation ?

• He means that his situation is worse because Anne is there.

• He means that his situation is better because Anne is there.

• He means that it does not matter whether or not Anne is there.

• He means that he wishes that he and Anne were not in the attic.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Margot's motivation for saying "Sometimes I wish the end would come" in Act 2?

• She wants the others to feel sorry for her.

• She wants someone to give her more food.

• She wants to make Anne angry.

• She wants to stop living in fear.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

In Scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Mrs. Frank order the Van Daans to leave the secret annex?

• She believes that the Allies will liberate Amsterdam soon.

• She believes that the Van Daans have betrayed their hiding place.

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

• She is tired of the petty arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer to the previous question?

• You should be ashamed of yourself! Talking that way! Think how lucky we are!

• No. No. I don't mean to suggest anything wrong. I only wish you wouldn't expose yourself to criticism. . . .

• Your own son Peter . . . I've heard him moan in his sleep, he's so hungry. And you come in the night and steal food that should go to them . . . to the children!

• If my husband had any obligation to you, he's paid it, over and over. . . . I should have spoken out long ago.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How does Mrs. Van Daan respond to Anne and Peter's relationship?

• She supports it.

• She is worried that Anne isn't good enough Peter.

• She fears that they will punished for it.

• She is against it and does not like that Peter's attention is being taken away from her.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer to the previous question?

• Putti, where are you going? . . . What do you want? Putti, what are you going to do?

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

• He needs more food than the rest of us. He's used to more. He's a big man.

• There would have been plenty for all of us, if you hadn't come in here!

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following best describes the behavior of Mr. Dussel ?

• Kind and understanding

• Impatient and self-absorbed

• Generous and patient

• Quiet and reserved

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3