The Diary of Anne Frank - Act II

In Act II Scene I of The Diary of Anne Frank, how does Anne feel about her relationship with Mrs. Frank?

• She feels Mrs. Frank is always supportive and kind.

• She feels Mrs. Frank does not understand her and is unfair.

• She feels Mrs. Frank gives her special treatment.

• She feels Mrs. Frank is jealous of her friendship with Peter.

Why was Mr. Van Daan’s act of stealing bread in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, considered especially unfair to the others in hiding?

• Because the group had already forgiven him for past mistakes.

• Because everyone in the annex was suffering from hunger, not just Mr. Van Daan.

• Because Mr. Van Daan tried to hide his actions from the group.

• Because Mr. Van Daan was responsible for rationing the food.

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, the residents of the attic receive news about the progress of the Allied forces. What impact does this information have on their mood? Select two options.

• It makes them apologetic toward each other.

• It makes them suspicious of each other.

• It makes them fearful.

• It makes them angry.

• It makes them joyful.

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, what item does Anne wish she could have taken with her when the Nazis arrive to arrest the families and Mr. Dussel?

• Her favorite book

• Her diary

• Her family photo

• Her coat

[As Mr. Kraler speaks, they all listen with intense apprehension.] Which of the following words is closest in meaning to apprehension as used in this sentence?

• Fear

• Joy

• Excitement

• Relief

Anne: "You’re making a big mistake about me. I do it all wrong. I say too much. I go too far. I hurt people’s feelings..." Peter: "I think you’re just fine... What I want to say... if it wasn’t for you around here, I don’t know. What I mean..." What does Peter mean in this conversation with Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?

• He means that his situation is worse because Anne is there.
• He means that his situation is better because Anne is there.
• He means that it does not matter whether or not Anne is there.
• He means that he wishes that he and Anne were not in the attic.

In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, how does Mrs. Van Daan react to Anne and Peter's growing friendship?

• She encourages them to spend more time together.

• She becomes upset and feels left out.

• She asks Anne to stop visiting Peter's room.

• She tells Mr. Frank to talk to Anne about her behavior.

Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the idea that Mrs. Van Daan feels neglected by her son Peter?

• "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!"

In Scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, what action by Mr. Van Daan causes a major conflict among the residents of the secret annex?

• He tries to contact someone outside for help.

• He is caught stealing food from the group.

• He reveals their hiding place to a stranger.

• He refuses to share his belongings with others.

Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer that Mrs. Frank is furious about catching Mr. Van Daan stealing food?

• "You should be ashamed of yourself! Talking that way! Think how lucky we are!"
• "No. No. I don't mean to suggest anything wrong. I only wish you wouldn't expose yourself to criticism. . . ."
• "Your own son Peter . . . I've heard him moan in his sleep, he's so hungry. And you come in the night and steal food that should go to them . . . to the children!"
• "If my husband had any obligation to you, he's paid it, over and over. . . . I should have spoken out long ago."