1st April 1943
The diary entry reflects a particularly difficult and somber day for the writer, marked by a string of
misfortunes. Mr. Kleiman suffers another serious gastrointestinal hemorrhage and must remain in bed
for weeks. Bep is down with the flu, and Mr. Voskuijl likely has an ulcer requiring surgery. Meanwhile, the
managers from Pomosin Industries arrive from Frankfurt for an important business meeting. Since Mr.
Kleiman is ill and Mr. Kugler was not thoroughly briefed, Father (Otto Frank) is anxious about the
outcome of the talks. To stay informed, he listens in from upstairs, lying uncomfortably on the floor with
Margot. Later, Anne replaces him but accidentally falls asleep, missing the discussion, although Margot
listens carefully. The day is filled with stress, illness, and mishaps
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Why was Mr. Frank anxious about the business meeting?
A. He had never met the Pomosin managers before.
B. He was worried about Mr. Kugler not being fully briefed.
C. He feared the company was going bankrupt.
D. He was not feeling well.
2. What health condition is suspected in Mr. Voskuijl?
A. Stomach cancer
B. Flu
C. Ulcer
D. Pneumonia
3. Why did Anne fall asleep during the meeting?
A. She wasn’t interested in the conversation.
B. She was exhausted from taking care of others.
C. The talk was too long and boring, and she was on a cold floor.
D. She had a fever.
4. How long did Anne sleep while the conversation went on?
A. 10 minutes
B. About an hour
C. Half an hour
D. All afternoon
5. Why couldn’t Margot wake Anne?
A. She didn’t notice Anne was asleep.
B. She had fallen asleep too.
C. She feared making noise that could alert the visitors.
D. She left the room.
Figurative Language Used
1. Idiom – "Misfortunes never come singly"
o Meaning: Problems often happen at the same time or one after another.
o Effect: Sets the tone for the entry and highlights the accumulation of troubles.
…………………… 2nd April 1943
Anne describes a painful interaction with her mother, who expresses hurt over Anne's emotional
distance and lack of affection. Though Anne feels guilty, she also believes she cannot pretend to love or
pray with someone when she doesn’t feel it genuinely. She reflects on how her mother’s past behavior—
tactless remarks and cruel jokes—has damaged their relationship. Anne realizes that her mother is finally
experiencing the emotional pain that Anne has long felt. Though her father silently judges her for
upsetting her mother, Anne remains committed to honesty, choosing silence over false reconciliation.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Why did Anne’s mother cry?
A. She was feeling physically unwell
B. She was upset by Anne’s coldness and rejection
C. She felt neglected by her husband
D. She had a bad dream
2. What does Anne believe caused her emotional distance from her mother?
A. Her father’s favoritism
B. Her mother’s past hurtful comments and jokes
C. The isolation in the Secret Annex
D. Her own personality
3. How does Anne describe her reaction to her mother’s tears?
A. She wants to apologize immediately
B. She feels nothing at all
C. She is sorry, but also believes she must be honest
D. She decides to lie to comfort her mother
4. What is the father’s reaction to the situation?
A. He defends Anne
B. He speaks to Anne about apologizing
C. He avoids Anne and silently disapproves
D. He consoles Anne’s mother publicly
5. Why does Anne choose not to apologize?
A. She wants to punish her mother
B. She is afraid of conflict
C. She believes it would be dishonest
D. She wants to hurt her father
Figurative Language Used
1. Metaphor – “Her face contorted with pain”
o Suggests deep emotional agony, not physical pain. It enhances the intensity of the
moment.