K-12 Unit 3.07 Reading Reflection

Which statement best identifies a difference in the atmosphere of Amsterdam?

• The Jews have become increasingly rebellious against their Nazi oppressors.

• There is much rejoicing now that the English are set to invade.

• Most of the Dutch now sympathize with the Nazis.

• Theft has increased significantly.

Which career does Anne say she would like to have as an adult?

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    film star

• teacher

• politician

• journalist

What happens that threatens the annex residents' safety?

• The police arrive and discover the hidden staircase to the annex.

• Burglars again break in, and they may have seen Mr. Van Daan, Peter, and Mr. Frank.

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    Peter is caught downstairs by one of the warehouse workers.

• Dr. Dussel insists on visiting his ailing mother.

What does Anne declare her first action after the war will be?

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    Seek Dutch citizenship.

• Date Peter openly.

• Reunite with her friend Lies.

• Go for a long walk through the woods.

Answer explanation

Anne declares her first action after the war will be to seek Dutch citizenship.

Anne declares that she would write to the queen to gain citizenship.

What advice does Mr. Frank give Anne about her relationship with Peter?

• He tells her to enjoy it while it lasts.

• He tells her that Margot must chaperone all of their visits from now on.

• He tells her to be cautious and move slowly.

• He tells her that Peter is the finest boy he's ever known, and he's happy for her.

Refer to Anne's diary entry dated February 27, 1944. Consider what she writes about herself and about Peter Van Daan in the entry.

Why does Anne believe that she and Peter are not so different as they might appear at first?

• They both dislike their fathers.

• They both have issues with their mothers and tend to be quite sensitive.

• They both are extremely close with Margot and hope to be her best friend.

• They both wish to live in the Dutch East Indies after the war ends.

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of Nature.”

This quote shows Anne's belief

• Everyone would benefit from being outdoors

• Nature and God are the same

• Nature is a positive and uplifting presence in the world, something that people who can enjoy, most certainly should enjoy. 

• She will be able to go out into nature soon.

The entry from April 11, 1944, details the break-in at the office below the secret annex. Why is the break-in of such monumental importance?

• People are taking things from Mr. Frank's Business.

• It is a major inconvenience as they can't listen to the radio

• It shows just how fragile the annex residents' situation is.

• The burglars are green police spies

Match the following

• Letter

• tarry

• small firecrackers

• Epistle

• to wait, to delay

• ardent

• come between to prevent a result

• intervene

• enthusiastic or passionate

• squibs

Write a short post from your knowledge of how Anne has grown over the course of the diary. Include text evidence to support your observations.