4. On February 12, 1944, Anne's mood changes and the reader sees some of the most positive writing of the entire diary. To what does Anne compare herself?

5. Describe Anne's feelings for Peter Van Daan.

6. What happens to cause Anne to question her relationship with Peter?

7. Anne is beginning to develop into a young woman. Give two examples of how the reader can see this in the diary entries.

8. What does Anne think Peter's problem is? And what does she think of this problem?

9. Why is Anne disappointed with Peter? Do they still talk?

10. What does Peter joke about that disturbs Anne? Why does this bother her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Frank is leader of the Annexe group, helping to make decisions and to sort out troubles.

1. What makes him a good choice for this role?

2. Who else would have made a good leader?

3. What makes Mr. Frank a poor choice for this role?

Essay Topic 2

Anne seems to know a lot about the history of the area, as well as of the events which are taking place in the world around them.

1. What happens at the beginning of the story that causes the Franks to changes their lives?

2. Why does Mr. Frank decide it's time to go into hiding?

3. What sources of information does Anne and the other occupants of the Annexe have?

Essay Topic 3

Hiding in the secret area meant changing the way that everyone was used to living. Give examples of different ways that each of the following were affected by being in hiding:

1. Privacy

2. Noise

3. Relationships

4. Waste

5. Food

6. Electricity

(see the answer keys)

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