Question
In Scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Mrs. Frank order the Van Daans to leave the secret annex?
A. She believes that the Allies will liberate Amsterdam soon.
B. She believes that the Van Daans have betrayed their hiding place.
C. She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing.
D. She is tired of the petty arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.
Part B
Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer to Part A?
A. You should be ashamed of yourself! Talking that way! Think how lucky we are!
B. No. No. I don’t mean to suggest anything wrong. I only wish you wouldn’t expose yourself to criticism. . . .
C. 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!
D. If my husband had any obligation to you, he’s paid it, over and over. . . . I should have spoken out long ag
A. She believes that the Allies will liberate Amsterdam soon.
B. She believes that the Van Daans have betrayed their hiding place.
C. She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing.
D. She is tired of the petty arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan.
Part B
Which quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer to Part A?
A. You should be ashamed of yourself! Talking that way! Think how lucky we are!
B. No. No. I don’t mean to suggest anything wrong. I only wish you wouldn’t expose yourself to criticism. . . .
C. 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!
D. If my husband had any obligation to you, he’s paid it, over and over. . . . I should have spoken out long ag
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In Scene 3 of Act II of *The Diary of Anne Frank*, Mrs. Frank orders the Van Daans to leave the secret annex primarily because she is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing—stealing food meant for the others. Therefore, the best answer to Part A is:
**C. She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing.**
For Part B, the quotation that best supports this choice is:
**C. 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!**
This quote illustrates Mrs. Frank’s outrage at Mr. Van Daan’s actions, which directly contribute to her decision to order him and his wife to leave the annex.
**C. She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing.**
For Part B, the quotation that best supports this choice is:
**C. 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!**
This quote illustrates Mrs. Frank’s outrage at Mr. Van Daan’s actions, which directly contribute to her decision to order him and his wife to leave the annex.