Diary of Anne Frank Theme

Why is Mr. Van Daan’s theft of bread in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, so serious?

• There is little food, so everyone is hungry- not just Mr. Van Daan.
• It doesn’t make sense because he’s had plenty to eat already.
• The stresses of living together make a small matter seem much more important than it is.
• None of the above

What is Margot’s motivation for saying “Sometimes I wish the end would come” in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?

• She wants the others to feel sorry for her.
• She wants someone to give her more food.
• She wants to stop living in fear.
• All of the above

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, what effect does the landing of Allied troops in Normandy have on the attic inhabitants?

• They are filled with anxiety.
• They are filled with joy.
• They despair of going free.
• None of the above

Late in Act II of The Diary of Anne Frank, why do the attic dwellers get less food?

• There is no more food in Amsterdam.
• The Nazis are trying to starve them out.
• The people supplying their rations books have been arrested.
• None of the above

The people in the attic feel apprehension about the ringing telephone. Which word means the same as apprehension?

• loss
• anger
• anxiety
• none of the above

One consequence of Anne and Peter’s friendship is Mrs. Van Daan’s anger. Which word means the same as consequence?

• result
• cause
• problem
• none of the above

If someone tries ineffectually to accomplish something, he or she

• should be proud of the result.
• probably finishes before anyone else.
• does not get the desired result. 
• none of the above

What causes the Franks and Van Daans to move into the rooms on the top floor of the warehouse?

• Their own homes have been destroyed by bombs.

• They are hiding from the Nazis, who have been persecuting Jews.

• The warehouse has more space than their old homes.

In the opening scene, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep?

• He is looking for his daughter's diary.

• He wants to get his scarf back.

• He wants one last look at the place where he last saw his family.

The Van Daans and Franks must remain quiet during daytime hours because

• Anne, Margot, and Peter need to study.

• too much noise makes Mrs. Van Daan nervous.

• they don't want the workers in the building to hear them.