WorksheetsDiary of Anne Frank - Act 2
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
Which sentence best explains why Mr. Van Daan’s theft of bread in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, is such a serious act?
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.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, the attic inhabitants learn that Allied troops have landed in Normandy. How does this news affect them?
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, who tells the Nazis about the people in the attic?
Miep
the thief
Mr. Dussell
a worker
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne leave her diary behind when the Nazis come to take the families and Mr. Dussel away?
She is tired of writing in it.
She does not want it to get ruined.
The Nazis said they could take only clothing.
She leaves it as a clue to where the Nazis take her.
What does Peter mean in this conversation with Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?
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 . . .
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 Scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, 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.
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 The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, Mrs. Van Daan becomes extremely upset when her husband insists on selling her fur coat. What is the most reasonable inference to make about her motivation?
She wants to keep it in case an urgent need for food or medicine arises.
She needs it for warmth because the attic is always cold and drafty.
She treasures it as a reminder of her carefree life before the war.
She intends to give it to Anne or Margot as a gift after the war.
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.
At the beginning of the play, why does Mr. Frank tell Miep to burn all the papers she wants to give him?
He doesn't think he could bear to read the old letters and notes.
He doesn't know where he could store them.
They would present a fire hazard in his new home.
He is not interested in them.
Why must everyone in the annex be still and quiet from 8 AM until 6 PM?
The young people need to study.
They don't want the workers below to know they are there.
The adults have a lot of work to do.
Mr. Dussell sleeps during the day.
Why does Mr. Dussel request that Mrs. Frank cut the New Year's cake?
Mrs. Frank has the only knife.
Mr. Dussel believes that Mrs. Frank is the most honest about sharing fairly.
Mr. Dussel hopes that Mrs. Frank will cut his piece a little larger than the others.
Mrs. Frank used to be a baker and knows how to cut properly.
Mr. Frank's last comment in Scene 4, as the soldiers were breaking into the attic, is, "For the past two years we have lived in fear. Now we can live in hope."
What does he mean by this?
The soldiers would free them because the war is nearly over.
Their fears have come true, but they are still free to hope.
The allies have arrived and the war is finally coming to an end.
They would not be found because the door is well-hidden.
How do you picture Mr. Frank as he delivers his last line: "She puts me to shame."
He is furious.
He is relieved.
He is heartbroken.
He is excited.
Why was Mr. Kraler not able to help the families during much of Act 2?
He had been arrested.
He was fired from the warehouse.
He died from a rare disease.
He was hospitalized with ulcers.
Who is caught stealing bread?
Mr. Van Daan
Miep
Mouschi
Carl
Who divides up the potatoes?
Mr. Dussel
Mrs. Frank
Mr. Frank
Peter
Who becomes Anne's best friend?
Peter
Mr. Dussel
Mrs. Frank
Mr. Kraler
Who refuses to answer the ringing telephone?
Mr. Frank
Mrs. Frank
Mr. Van Daan
Carl
Who has been missing all of Act II?
Mouschi
Mr. Van Daan
Mrs. Frank
Anne
Who tells the Van Daans they must leave?
Mrs. Frank
Mr. Frank
Miep
Anne
Which of the following is a worker and a thief?
Carl
Miep
Mr. Frank
Mrs. Frank
Who brings news of the invasion?
Miep
Mr. Kraler
Mr. Van Daan
Anne
Liberate means...
to set free
a feeling that something bad will happen
a feeling of guilt over a past action
unable to speak well
Disgruntled means...
in a bad mood, annoyed
unable to speak well
to set free
a feeling that something bad will happen
Inarticulate means...
unable to speak well
a feeling of guilt over a past action
in a bad mood, annoyed
to set free
Remorse means...
a feeling of guilt over a past action
a vicious attack
a feeling that something bad will happen
in a bad mood, annoyed
Onslaught means...
a vicious attack
a feeling that something bad will happen
in a bad mood, annoyed
to set free
Anne said, "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." This shows that...?
Anne Frank was a courageous person with a positive attitude
Anne wanted to be friendly with all her enemies
Anne will be remembered as a lively, playful person
Anne was scared of the Nazi's and everything they were doing.
True or False: Mrs. Van Daan offers to sell her fur coat to buy food.
True
False
True or False: When Anne speaks her mind to the grown-ups, Peter admires her for speaking out.
True
False
True or False: Peter tells Anne he has kissed quite a few girls at school.
True
False
True or False: The final scene of the play takes place after the war is over.
True
False
True or False: At the end of the play, we find out that it really was the thief who told on them.
True
False
