Act 2 Scene 3

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

In the Van Daans’ room a match flares up for a moment and then is quickly put out. Mr. Van Daan, in bare feet, dressed in underwear and trousers, is dimly seen coming stealthily down the stairs and into the main room, where Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Margot are sleeping.

• Loudly

• Secretly

• Clumsily

• Quickly

Which line from the passage best supports the inference that Mrs. Frank is deeply concerned about the well-being of the children?

• "He needs more food than the rest of us."

• "I see the children getting thinner and thinner."

• "I’ll give you money. Out of my own pocket I’ll give it gladly."

• "We’re all of us hungry!"

How does the incident of Mr. Van Daan stealing bread propel the action in the story?

• It causes Mrs. Frank to demand that the Van Daans leave.

• It leads to a celebration among the group.

• It results in Mr. Frank leaving the hiding place.

• It causes Anne to leave the room.

What is a central theme of the passage?

• The importance of forgiveness

• The struggle for survival

• The value of education

• The power of friendship

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of standard English grammar?

• He go to the food safe and again lights a match.

• He goes to the food safe and again lights a match.

• He going to the food safe and again lights a match.

• He gone to the food safe and again lights a match.

What does the word "indignation" mean as used in the passage?

(All of Mrs. Frank’s gentleness, her self-control, is gone. She is outraged, in a frenzy of indignation.)

Mrs. Frank. The bread! He was stealing the bread!

• Joy

• Anger

• Confusion

• Fear

Which line from the passage best supports the inference that Mr. Frank is a calming influence?

• "Edith, please. Let us be calm."

• "He steals once! He’ll steal again!"

• "I’ll give you money. Out of my own pocket I’ll give it gladly."

• "We’re all of us hungry!"

How does Mrs. Frank's reaction to Mr. Van Daan's theft reveal aspects of her character?

• It shows her as forgiving and understanding.

• It reveals her as indifferent and detached.

• It highlights her as protective and assertive.

• It portrays her as humorous and light-hearted.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• Mrs. Frank, she is outraged, in a frenzy of indignation.

• Mrs. Frank is outraged, in a frenzy of indignation.

• Mrs. Frank she is outraged, in a frenzy of indignation.

• Mrs. Frank, is outraged, in a frenzy of indignation.

What does the word "convulsive" mean as used in the passage?

(Mrs. Frank indicates that he has forgotten to bolt the door after Miep. He hurries down the steps. Mr. Van Daan, sitting on the couch, suddenly breaks into a convulsive sob. Everybody looks at him, bewildered.)

• Calm

• Sudden

• Gentle

• Predictable