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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 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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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.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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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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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 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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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 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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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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