What does Anne’s comparison to a castle in the air reveal about her feelings?

That she does not think the war will ever end

Which phrase from paragraph 8 help the reader know what splendid means?

. . . I showed it to my girlfriends the first chance I got.

How does the use of a diary format help the reader understand the selection?

Use of dates allows the reader to detect changes that occur as time passes.

What does the extended metaphor in paragraph 5 reveal about Anne’s feelings?

The protection of the Annex can be taken away at any moment.

What evidence reveals this to be a primary source?

The firsthand account of events

With which statement would the author most likely agree?

Difficult times can bring out the worst in people.

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1
What does Anne’s comparison to a castle in the air reveal about her feelings?
That she thinks life will get better soon
That she wishes to escape to a fairy tale
That she feels extremely safe in hiding
That she does not think the war will ever end
2
Which phrase from paragraph 8 help the reader know what splendid means?
I lay in bed with the flu, while the February winds howled
This . . . pen came in a red leather case . . .
. . . I showed it to my girlfriends the first chance I got.
My fountain pen arrived as a “sample of no commercial value
3
How does the use of a diary format help the reader understand the selection?
The point of view allows a reader to examine the thoughts of all characters
The tone allows the reader to witness history from a formal source
Sporadic punctuation allows the reader to understand the grammar rules
Use of dates allows the reader to detect changes that occur as time passes.
4
What does the extended metaphor in paragraph 5 reveal about Anne’s feelings?
The darkness of the Annex is comforting.
The protection of the Annex can be taken away at any moment.
She never wants to leave the confines of the Annex.
She has learned to feel safe in the Annex.
5
What evidence reveals this to be a primary source?
The firsthand account of events
The dated entries
The use of first-person pronouns
The historical references
6
With which statement would the author most likely agree?
People in different families should not live together.
Difficult times can bring out the worst in people.
People are always willing to share what they have.
There are many benefits to living in isolation.
7
Based on the information in the second diary entry, what conclusion can be made about Anne?
She is wise.
She is materialistic.
She is anxious.
She is creative.
8
What can the reader conclude about the relationship between the Franks and the van Daans?
The relationship is amiable.
The relationship is dangerous.
The relationship is tense.
The relationship is affectionate.
9
The author’s use of language such as surprise, and enjoying the last year in paragraph 9 indicate which tone?
Reflective
Judgmental
Sentimental
Pessimistic

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