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Theme and Conflict in The Diary of Anne Frank Answers

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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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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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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.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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In The Diary of Anne Frank, the conflict between Peter and Mr. Dussel about Mr. Dussel’s unkind words to Peter’s mother supports the theme that

A
wartime often brings out the worst in people.
B
children always tend to defend their parents.
C
difficult times tend to tear friendships apart.
D
people are not always as they appear to be.
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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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Which of these best states a theme of The Diary of Anne Frank?

A
Miep and Mr. Kraler risk their own lives to bring cake to those in the annex.
B
Challenging times can often bring out both the best and worst in people.
C
Peter and Anne become closer friends through the experience they share.
D
It is always better to be truthful than it is to purposely deceive someone.
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Which event from The Diary of Anne Frank best supports the theme that wartime can often bring out the worst in people?

A
Mr. Frank makes some unnecessarily cruel comments about Peter’s cat.
B
The man in the storeroom is willing to trade people’s safety for money.
C
Mrs. Van Daan refuses to sell her coat, because she looks beautiful in it.
D
Miep and Mr. Kraler only come to the annex when it is absolutely necessary.
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Which detail from this passage of The Diary of Anne Frank best supports the theme that sharing a difficult experience can sometimes strengthen a friendship?

A
Anne and Peter become close friends during the time they hide in the annex.
B
Peter is supportive of his mother and believes that he must protect her feelings.
C
Margot is very protective of Anne and believes that she must always support her.
D
Mrs. Van Daan and Mrs. Frank become very close and confide in one another.
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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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