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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Anne when they hear a noise down below the apartment?

2. What is Margot worried will happen to her fiance?

3. What subject does Anne learn better than her father?

4. What gift does Anne give to Mr. Van Daan?

5. What occupation does Mr. Frank have before he goes into hiding?

Short Essay Questions

1. What frightens Anne the most on her first night in hiding?

2. What does Mr. Frank say at the end of the play after reading Anne's diary?

3. What does everyone do after Mrs. Van Daan criticizes Mr. Dussel during the Hannukah celebration?

4. Why is Mr. Dussel so frustrated by Anne's nightmares?

5. What does Mr. Van Daan give to Miep to sell, and what does he want her to buy with it?

6. What does Anne tell her father she wants to do when she gets out of hiding?

7. What does Mrs. Van Daan criticize Mr. Dussel for during the Hannukah celebration?

8. Why does Mr. Frank say he is not staying in the city?

9. What does Anne say she wants to do with her life after the food thief is found?

10. What does Anne say about the world on the day she and her family are captured?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Compassion and empathy are themes present in a number of places in the plot. What are some of the best examples of these themes, and how does the presence of these themes affect the outcome of this book?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how do their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Are these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

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