Question

Part A: 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.

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(b)
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 ago

Answer 1

Part A: C

Part B: C

Mrs. Frank orders them to leave because Mr. Van Daan was caught stealing food; quotation C directly accuses him of coming in the night and stealing food meant for the children.