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Anne Frank Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Directions: As you read pages 248-266 from the textbook, answer the following questions about
the play. Make sure to use complete sentences. Many of these are interpretive questionsmeaning they dont have a single right answer. Im looking for your interpretation of the story.
1. On page 248, Anne writes in her diary that she believes the war will be over soon. Notice the
date of that diary entry. Does the war end in 1942? When does the war really end?
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2. On page 249, Mrs. Frank is reading from a Jewish prayer book. She talks about the Maccabees
fighting against tyranny and oppression. What does tyranny mean, according to the footnote
in your textbook? How is this story similar to the story of Anne Frank and her family?
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3. On page 250, the annex family celebrates Hanukkah and receives presents from Anne. Why do
you think it is important for them to celebrate Hanukkah in a traditional way?
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4. On page 251, Anne gives her mother an IOU for Ten hours of doing whatever you say.
Yesterday we asked ourselves if we predicted that Anne would grow and mature, or stay the
same. What does this scene tell us about Annes character? Is she changing? If so, how?
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5. How does the atmosphere change dramatically from the transition on page 253-254? Which
element of narrative is creating this change in the atmosphere?

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6. On page 254 the stage directions tell us that there was a crashing sound downstairs in the
office. All of the characters have a different idea about what it could have been. Make a
prediction about what you think the cause of the sound was.
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7. How does Mr. Frank calm everyone down and lighten the mood on page 256?
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8. On page 261, Mr. Van Daan says that his reasoning for wanting to sell Mrs. Van Daans coat is
that everyone in the annex needs new clothing. Based on what we know of his character, do you
think this is his real motivation? Why or why not?
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9. On page 262, Mr. Kraler tells the family that he believes that one of his employees, Carl, might
suspect that the family is living in the secret annex. Mr. Van Daan exclaims blackmail! What
does this mean? What does Carl want from Mr. Kraler? What could happen if Carl doesnt get
what he wants?
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10. On page 263, Margot says that she wishes the end would just come. What does she mean
by this?
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11. How is Anne and Peters relationship changing on pages 264-265?
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