from “The Diary of a Young Girl”

How does the diary format help readers understand the selection?

• The use of dates allows readers to track changes that occur as time passes.

• The point of view allows readers to examine the thoughts and feelings of the characters.

• The structure allows readers to witness history through a formal source.

• The personal language allows readers to analyze the historical context.

What does Anne’s comparison to a castle in the air in paragraph 4 reveal about her feelings?

• She wishes to escape into a fairy tale.

• She hopes life will get better soon.

• She feels surprisingly safe in hiding.

• She feels like the war will never end.

Read this sentence from paragraph 8 of the selection.

This splendid fountain pen came in a red leather case, and I showed it to my girlfriends the first chance I got.

Changing the word splendid to nice would affect the sentence by making it —

• more exciting

• less specific

• more humorous

• less timely

In paragraph 9, the author’s use of language, such as to my surprise, honor of the occasion, and enjoying the last year, creates which tone?

• Forlorn

• Regretful

• Resigned

• Sentimental

Based on the information in the second diary entry in the selection, readers can infer

that Anne is _

• anxious

• creative

• greedy

• wise

Based on the information in the selection, readers can infer that the relationship between the Franks and the van Daans is_

• affectionate

• amiable

• dangerous

• tense

What is the tone of the diary entry November 8, 1943.

• Playful

• Frustrated

• Fearful

What is the tone of the diary entry November 11, 1943.

• Playful

• Frustrated

• Fearful

What is the tone for the diary entry January 15, 1944.

• Playful

• Frustrated

• Fearful

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Based on Anne’s diary entry on January 15, 1944, why does she feel conflicted about hiding in the Annex?

• She is finally treated with respect because she is getting older and maturing.

• She realizes that her family gets special treatment from the Kuglers.

• She is glad that she has gotten to know Peter and the van Daans.

• She feels as though she has learned a lot from being in hiding.