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Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.PETERI suppose you miss your friends and all.ANNEIt isn't just . . . (She breaks off, staring up at him for a second.) Isn't it funny, you and I? Here we've been seeing each other every minute for almost a year and a half, and this is the first time we've ever really talked. It helps a lot to have someone to talk to, don't you think? It helps you to let off steam.PETER(Going to the door) Well, any time you want to let off steam, you can come into my room.What theme is best expressed in this excerpt?

A
Peter learns how to be a friend through his conversations with Anne.
B
Friends and loved ones are only appreciated when you miss them.
C
Anne and Peter become closer as a result of the struggles they share.
D
Sharing a difficult experience can often bring people closer together.
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Which of these statements from The Diary of Anne Frank reflects a conflict between two characters?

A
Mrs. Van Daan: No! No! No! Don’t you dare take that! You hear? It’s mine!
B
Miep: It’s terribly difficult to get them, Mr. Van Daan. But I’ll try. Good-bye.
C
Mr. Van Daan: I left Margot out. I take it for granted Margot won’t eat. . . .
D
Peter: I suppose you miss your friends and all.
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Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.DUSSELMrs. Frank divides things better.(Together)MRS. VAN DAAN(Going to DUSSEL). What are you trying to say?MR. VAN DAANOh, come on! Stop wasting time!MRS. VAN DAAN(To DUSSEL) Don't I always give everybody exactly the same? Don't I?MR. VAN DAANForget it, Kerli.MRS. VAN DAANNo. I want an answer! Don't I?What is a minor conflict in this excerpt?

A
Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Van Daan both argue about who gets to cut the cake.
B
Mrs. Van Daan is offended by Dussel’s implication that she is not fair.
C
Mr. Van Daan is frustrated with Mrs. Van Daan for being rude to Mr. Dussel.
D
Mrs. Van Daan is angry with her husband because he is not being nice to her.
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Which of these sentences from The Diary of Anne Frank reflects a conflict between a character and self?

A
Anne’s Voice: We are all a little thinner. The Van Daans’ “discussions” are as violent as ever.
B
Miep: I’m sorry, Peter. I asked everyone in the neighborhood had they seen a gray cat. But they said no.
C
Mr. Kraler: I said I had to think about it. What shall I do? Pay him the money? . . . Take a chance on firing him . . . or what? I don’t know.
D
Mrs. Van Daan: (Hurrying to Mr. Kraler) There’s the telephone! What does that mean, the telephone ringing on a holiday?
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Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.MR. FRANKLook what Miep's brought for us!MRS. FRANK(Taking it) A cake!MR. VAN DAANA cake! (He pinches MIEP's cheeks gaily and hurries up to the cupboard.) I'll get some plates.(DUSSEL, in his room, hastily puts a coat on and starts out to join the others.)MRS. FRANKThank you, Miepia. You shouldn't have done it. You must have used all of your sugar ration for weeks. (Giving it to MRS. VAN DAAN) It's beautiful, isn't it?What theme is best expressed in this excerpt?

A
Miep shows great generosity in bringing them cake.
B
Bravery and kindness can come at great personal cost.
C
You can only count on friends during difficult times.
D
Kindness is best shown through gifts and gestures.
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Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.ANNE's VoiceSaturday, the first of January, nineteen forty-four. Another new year has begun and we find ourselves still in our hiding place. We have been here now for one year, five months, and twenty-five days. It seems that our life is at a standstill.Which type of conflict does this excerpt show?

A
character vs. character
B
character vs. society
C
character vs. self
D
character vs. nature
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Which of these best states a theme of The Diary of Anne Frank?

A
Pride can often get in the way of people doing what they know is right.
B
Those hiding in the annex do not appreciate peace until it has been taken.
C
Bravery can come in many different forms and at great personal cost.
D
Anne finds comfort and support from the others hiding in the annex with her.
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In The Diary of Anne Frank, the conflict between Anne and her mother results in a discussion that brings Anne and Peter closer. This event most supports the theme that

A
friendships are often put to the test during difficult times.
B
sharing a difficult experience can strengthen a friendship.
C
friends are often found in the most unexpected places.
D
true friends often bring out the best in each of us.
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Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.DUSSELMrs. Frank divides things better.(Together)MRS. VAN DAAN(Going to DUSSEL) What are you trying to say?MR. VAN DAANOh, come on! Stop wasting time!MRS. VAN DAAN(To DUSSEL) Don't I always give everybody exactly the same? Don't I?MR. VAN DAANForget it, Kerli.MRS. VAN DAANNo. I want an answer! Don't I?Which type of conflict does this excerpt show?

A
character vs. character
B
character vs. self
C
character vs. society
D
character vs. nature
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According to the The Diary of Anne Frank, Miep and Mr. Kraler risk their own lives to hide Jewish people in their annex. This conflict most supports the theme that

A
kindness and bravery often come at great personal risk.
B
kindness and bravery are only shown during difficult times.
C
friendships are often tested during times of great difficulty.
D
friendships are often formed during unusual circumstances.

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