Act 1 Scene 4

What is the meaning of the word "accustomed" as used in the context of the passage?

• Unfamiliar

• Usual

• Strange

• Temporary

Based on the passage, what does the phrase "makeshift double bed" suggest about the living conditions?

Everyone is in bed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank lie on the couch in the main room, which has been pulled out to serve as a makeshift double bed.

• Luxurious

• Temporary and improvised

• Permanent and stable

• Uncomfortable

Which line from the passage best supports the inference that Anne is experiencing a nightmare?

• "A match suddenly flares up in the attic."

• "Anne (screaming). No! No! Don’t . . . don’t take me!"

• "The sound of running feet is heard coming closer."

• "Mrs. Frank holds Anne in her arms."

How does Anne's nightmare propel the action in the scene?

• It causes everyone to wake up and react.

• It leads to a discussion about the war.

• It results in a decision to move to a new location.

• It causes Mr. Van Daan to leave the attic.

What aspect of Anne's character is revealed through her interaction with her mother?

Mrs. Frank (to Anne). Would you like some water? (Anne shakes her head.) Was it a very bad dream? Perhaps if you told me . . . ?

Anne. I’d rather not talk about it.

Mrs. Frank. Poor darling. Try to sleep then. I’ll sit right here beside you until you fall asleep. (She brings a stool over, sitting there.)

Anne. You don’t have to.

• Her maturity and understanding

• Her rebellious and independent nature

• Her fear and vulnerability

• Her love for her family

How does the context help clarify the meaning of "fatalist" in the passage?

Mrs. Van Daan pretends to be a fatalist. What will be, will be. But when the planes come over, who is the most frightened? No one else but Petronella!

• It shows that Mrs. Van Daan is optimistic.

• It indicates that she believes in fate and accepts whatever happens.

• It suggests she is always fearful.

• It implies she is a leader.

Which textual evidence best supports the idea that Anne feels isolated from her mother?

• "Anne throws her arm up over her face, turning away."

• "Mrs. Frank holds Anne in her arms."

• "Anne flings her arms around him, clinging to him."

• "Mrs. Frank, hiding her hurt, kisses Anne’s arm."

What decision does Anne make about her behavior towards her mother?

• She decides to apologize immediately.

• She resolves to change her behavior in the future.

• She chooses to ignore her mother completely.

• She plans to discuss her feelings with her mother.

What does the phrase "the mean Anne comes to the outside" reveal about Anne's internal conflict?

• She is content with her behavior.

• She struggles with showing her true self.

• She is proud of her actions.

• She is unaware of her behavior.

Which line from the passage best supports the inference that Anne is struggling with her identity?

• "I’m a terrible coward."

• "I have a nicer side, Father . . . a sweeter, nicer side."

• "I love you, Father. I don’t love anyone but you."

• "I’m afraid that people are going to laugh at me if I’m serious."