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?

Question

A.

She wants to keep it in case an urgent need for food or medicine arises.

B.

She needs it for warmth because the attic is always cold and drafty.

C.

She treasures it as a reminder of her carefree life before the war.

D.

She intends to give it to Anne or Margot as a gift after the war.

Answer 1

The most reasonable inference to make about Mrs. Van Daan's motivation when she becomes upset about her husband insisting on selling her fur coat is:

C. She treasures it as a reminder of her carefree life before the war.

This option reflects the emotional significance the fur coat holds for her, representing a sense of lost comfort and normalcy in her life, rather than a practical need for warmth or urgent supplies.