WorksheetsAnne Frank Act II
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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 everything wrong. I say too much. I go too far. I hurt people’s feelings…
PETER. I think you’re fine… What I mean… if it weren’t for you here, I don’t know.
He means that the situation is worse because Anne is there.
He means that it doesn’t matter if Anne is there or not.
He means that the situation is better because Anne is there.
None of the above
Why is Mr. Van Daan's bread theft so serious in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?
There is little food, so everyone is hungry, not just Mr. Van Daan.
It doesn't make sense because he has already eaten enough.
The tensions 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 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
What does the man from Utrecht ask Mr. Kraler in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?
He wants twenty more florins each week.
He wants information about the people in the attic.
He wants Mr. Kraler to promote him.
None of the above
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, what effect does the landing of the Allied troops in Normandy have on the inhabitants of the attic?
They are full of anxiety.
They are full of joy.
They despair of being liberated.
None of the above
At the end of Act II of The Diary of Anne Frank, why do the inhabitants of the attic receive less food?
There is no more food in Amsterdam.
The Nazis are trying to starve them.
The people who supply their ration books have been arrested.
None of the above
Who is with Mr. Frank in the annex after the war has ended (opening and closing of the play)?
Mrs. Frank
Margot
Anne
Miep
What is the capital of France?
Berlin
Madrid
Paris
Rome
While Mr. Frank is reading the newspaper, what type of literary device does the play use to advance the plot?
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Imagery
Figurative language
What puts an end to the conflict between Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan?
They discover there is food behind the stove.
The group takes a vote.
Miep arrives with news of the invasion.
Mr. Dussell shoots Mr. Van Daan.
Is it possible to live with fear, but still have hope?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
What 2 effects does Miep's news have on everyone in Scene 3?
It makes everyone stop fighting.
It makes everyone celebrate.
It makes everyone start packing their bags.
It makes everyone start fighting.
Who is responsible for the people in the Annex being captured?
Carl (the warehouse man)
Mr. Van Daan
Mr. Dussel
The thief
What instructions do the Nazis give that make Anne leave her diary behind?
They order her to leave it.
They say she needs to leave immediately.
They tell her she can only take her clothes.
They don't give any instructions.
What does the word intuition mean?
(v.) to feel a certain way without reason; to perceive something.
(n.) a feeling about something without reasons - the ability to perceive something
(n.) a way of doing something
(v.) to achieve something in a particular way
What is the best definition of the word rigid?
(adj.) strict
(adj.) unable to bend or be forced out of shape
(n.) a feeling that something bad is going to happen
(adj.) terrifying or horrifying
What is the best definition of apprehension?
adj. anxious or fearful
adj. growing
n. anxiety or fear that something bad will happen
n. tense
How does Peter feel about Anne at the end of the play?
He wants to propose to her.
He ignores her.
He resents her.
He is grateful that she is there with him.
How does Mrs. Van Daan feel about Peter and Anne spending time together?
She is jealous.
She is ecstatic (extremely happy).
She is worried that Anne will hurt him.
She has no idea they are spending time together.
When Anne says that she still believes people are good at the end of the play, what is the effect?
This makes the play end on a happy and cheerful note.
This makes the ending more sad and meaningful.
This makes the audience expect Anne to survive.
This makes the audience feel that the play did not reach a clear resolution.
In Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne get angry with
Mrs. Frank?
Anne believes that Mr. Frank always takes Mrs. Frank's side instead of Anne's.
Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is giving Mr. Frank most of the food.
Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is unfair, insensitive, and lacks
understanding.
Anne blames Mrs. Frank for keeping her inside all the time.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, the inhabitants of the attic learn that the Allied troops have
landed in Normandy. How does this news affect them? Choose two options.
It makes them suspicious of each other.
It makes them angry.
It makes them apologize to each other.
It makes them afraid.
It makes them feel joy.
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 doesn't want it to get ruined.
She leaves it as a clue to where the Nazis are taking them.
The Nazis said they could only take clothes.
Which of the following statements is true about a person who has intuition?
They feel some things without reasoning.
They hear distant sounds better than most people.
They maintain a more positive perspective than others.
They are more intelligent than most people.
Which of the following words best describes a rigid posture of the body?
rigid and inflexible
alert and attentive
slumped and ungainly
relaxed and loose
Which of the following words has the same meaning as apprehension?
anger
anxiety
loss
hope
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, who tells the Nazis about the people in the
attic?
a worker
Mr. Dussel
the thief
Miep
Which phrase best explains why Mr. Van Daan's theft of bread in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, is such a serious act?
There is little food, and Mr. Van Daan is not the only one who is hungry.
Mr. Van Daan has already eaten enough.
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 being caught in the act.
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 the Allies will liberate Amsterdam soon.
She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing.
She is tired of the trivial arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.
She believes the Van Daans have betrayed their hiding place.
Which quote from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports
the answer to Part A?
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 has paid it, over and over. . . . I
should have spoken long ago.
No. No. I don't want to suggest anything bad. I just wish you wouldn't
expose yourself to criticism. . . .
You should be ashamed of yourself! Talking that way! Think of how lucky
we are!
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Mrs. Van Daan object
when Anne and Peter start spending a lot of time together?
She is afraid that Peter and Anne might run away and betray the hiding place.
She is concerned about what Anne might be writing about Peter in her diary.
She is jealous that Peter is showing affection to someone else.
She thinks Mr. Van Daan would disapprove of the relationship.
Which quote from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports
the answer to Part A?
There would have been enough for all of us, if you hadn't come here!
He needs more food than the rest of us. He's used to more. He's a big man.
I don't know what the point is of having a son. I never see him. He wouldn't care if I killed myself.
Putti, where are you going? . . . What do you want? Putti, what are you going to do?
Anne says to 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 softens the ending because Anne has found a friend in Peter.
It adds suspense because it is doubtful that Anne maintains that attitude.
It makes the ending more poignant because Anne is a victim of evil.
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
that can be made about her motivation?
She wants to keep it in case an urgent need for food or medicine arises.
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.
She needs it to keep warm because the attic is always cold and drafty.
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 wants Peter to teach her to dance.
She thinks Peter understands her.
She hopes to make Margot jealous of her.
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 others to feel sorry for her.
She wants someone to give her more food.
She wants to stop living in fear.
She wants to make Anne angry.
In Act II Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, why does Anne get angry with Mrs. Frank?
Anne blames Mrs. Frank for keeping her inside the house all the time.
Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is giving Mr. Frank most of the food.
Anne believes that Mr. Frank always takes Mrs. Frank's side instead of hers.
Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is unfair, insensitive, and lacks understanding.
Which phrase best explains why Mr. Van Daan steals bread in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II?
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 being caught in the act.
There is little food, and Mr. Van Daan is not the only one who is hungry.
Mr. Van Daan has already eaten enough.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, the inhabitants of the attic learn that the Allied troops have landed in Normandy. How does this news affect them? Choose two options.
It makes them more understanding of each other.
It makes them suspicious of each other.
It makes them feel fear.
It makes them angry.
It makes them feel joy.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, who tells the Nazis about the people in the attic?
Miep
the thief
a worker
Mr. Dussel
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne leave her diary when the Nazis come to take the families and Mr. Dussel?
She is tired of writing in it.
She doesn't want it to get ruined.
The Nazis said they could only take clothing.
She leaves it as a clue to where the Nazis are taking them.
[While Mr. Kraler speaks, everyone listens with intense apprehension.]
Which of the following words has the same meaning as apprehension?
anxiety
anger
hope
loss
Mrs. Frank: Aren't you afraid of bothering him?
Anne: Mother, I have some intuition.
Which of the following statements is true for a person who has intuition?
He or she maintains a more positive outlook than others.
He or she hears distant sounds better than most people.
He or she is more intelligent than most people.
He or she perceives some things without reasoning.
[Mr. Van Daan... cautiously opens the safe, taking out half a loaf of bread. As he closes the safe, it creaks. He stands rigid.]
Which of the following words best describes a rigid body posture?
relaxed and loose
alert and attentive
stiff and inflexible
slumped and graceless
Anne. You are misunderstanding me a lot. I do everything wrong. I say too much. I go too far. I hurt people's feelings. . . .
Peter. I think you're fine. . . . What I mean . . . if it weren't for you here, I don't know. What I mean is . .
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 doesn't matter if Anne is there or not.
He means that he wishes he and Anne were not in the attic.
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Mrs. Van Daan oppose when Anne and Peter start spending a lot of time together?
She is afraid that Peter and Anne might escape and betray the hiding place.
She is concerned about what Anne might be writing about Peter in her diary.
She thinks that Mr. Van Daan would disapprove of the relationship.
She is jealous that Peter is showing affection to someone else.
Which quote from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer to the previous question?
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 enough for all of us, if you hadn't come here!
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 the Allies will liberate Amsterdam soon.
She believes 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 trivial arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.
Which quote from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer to the previous question?
You should be ashamed of yourself! Talking that way! Think of how lucky we are!
No. I don't want to suggest anything bad. I just 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 has paid it, over and over. . . . I should have spoken long ago.
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 makes the ending more poignant because Anne is a victim of evil.
It adds suspense because it is doubtful that Anne maintains that attitude.
It softens the ending because Anne has found a friend in Peter.
It reveals why Mr. Frank returns to the attic after the war.
