The Diary of Anne Frank Act II

Anne tells Peter, “I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.” How does her attitude affect the ending of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?

• It adds suspense because it is doubtful that Anne keeps that attitude.

• It makes the ending more moving because Anne is the victim of evil.

• It softens the ending because Anne has found a friend in Peter.

• It reveals why Mr. Frank returns to the attic after the war.

In Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, Margot says, “Sometimes I wish the end would come.” What motivates her to make such a statement?

• She wants to stop living in fear.

• She wants to make Anne angry.

• She wants the others to feel sorry for her.

• She wants someone to give her more food.

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, what is Anne’s motivation for spending so much time with Peter?

• She wants to annoy Mrs. Van Daan.

• She thinks that Peter understands her.

• She hopes to make Margot jealous of her.

• She wants Peter to teach her how to dance.

In scene 1, why does Anne rage at Mrs. Frank?

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

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

• Anne thinks Mrs. Frank is giving Mr. Frank the largest share of food.

• Anne believes that Mr. Frank always takes Mrs. Frank's side instead of Anne's.

Which sentence best explains why Mr. Van Daan's theft of bread is such a serious threat?

• 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.

The people living in the attic learn that Allied troops have landed in Normandy. How does this news affect them? Choose two options.

• It makes them aplogetic toward each other.

• It makes them suspicious of each other.

• It makes fearful.

• It makes them angry.

• It makes them joyful.

Why does Anne leave her diary behind when the Nazis come to take the families and Mr. Drussel away?

• She is tired of writing in it.

• She does not want to get it ruined.

• The Nazis said they could take only clothing.

• She leaves as a clue to where the Nazis take her.

Why does Mrs. Van Daan object when Anne and Peter begin spending a lot of time together?

• She is afraid that Peter and Anne may run off and betray the hiding place.

• She is jealous that Peter is showing affection to someone else.

• She worries about what Anne may be writing about Peter in her diary.

• She thinks that Mr. Van Daan would disapprove of the relationship.

Which quotation best supports why Mrs. Van Daan objects to Anne and Peter spending time a lot of time together?

• 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!

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.