Diary of Anne Frank Act II Scene 4

Why are the occupants of the Annex so anxious at the beginning of this scene

• The phone keeps ringing
• Meip comes to tell them that the Germans are on the way
• Mr. Kraler has died
• Mr. Van Daan has a heart attack

Why won't Mr. Frank answer the phone?

• He doesn't want to do anything that will let someone know that they are in the building
• He thinks it is a prank-caller
• He knows it is the Gestapo calling
• He is deaf and can't hear it

What does Anne do to avoid the argument between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan?

• Go into Peter's room to talk
• Go to her room to write in her diary
• Go to the W.C.
• Go down to the office to answer the phone

While talking to Peter, what does Anne say she wants to do with her life?

• Be a writer
• Be a dancer
• Be a chef
• Be a movie star

Mr. Frank says, "For the past two years we have lived in fear, now...

• ...we can live in hope."
• ...we can live in terror."
• ...we will suffer and die."
• ...we will go to an all you can eat buffet."

Why is the ending of this scene unrealistic?

• Anne wouldn't have been given time to write in her diary.
• Anne would not really stand waiting for the Germans with a brave smile
• The Germans would not really let the people pack a bag to take with them
• The Germans didn't really show up to arrest them all.

Which of the following is NOT a way that the playwrights create suspense in this scene?

• sound effects
• tense arguments between characters
• the sudden ending of Anne's diary entry in mid sentence
• the calm conversation between Anne and Peter