From the Diary of Anne Frank" 10

July 13, 2025

From the Diary of Anne Frank" 10

Class 10 English

First Flight

Chapter "From the Diary of Anne Frank"

by Anne Frank

ORAL COMPREHENSION CHECK – PAGE 51

Q1. What makes writing in a diary a strange experience for Anne Frank?

Ans: Anne felt strange writing in a diary because she had never written anything like that before. Also, she believed that no one would be interested in the thoughts of a 13-year-old schoolgirl.

Q2. Why does Anne want to keep a diary?

Ans: Anne decided to keep a diary because she had no true friend to talk to. She felt that writing in a diary would help her share her feelings and thoughts freely.

Q3. Why did Anne think she could confide more in her diary than in people?

Ans: Anne believed she could trust her diary more than people because people don’t always listen or understand, but the diary would always be there to keep her secrets.

ORAL COMPREHENSION CHECK – PAGE 54

Q1. Why does Anne provide a brief sketch of her life?

Ans: Anne gave a short sketch of her life because she wanted to introduce herself to readers who might not know her. She also felt that the background would make the diary more interesting.

Q2. What tells you that Anne loved her grandmother?

Ans: Anne said she missed her grandmother deeply after her death. When Anne’s birthday came, they lit a candle for her grandmother, which shows how much she loved and remembered her.

ORAL COMPREHENSION CHECK – PAGE 55

Q1. Why was Mr Keesing annoyed with Anne? What did he do?

Ans: Mr. Keesing, her maths teacher, got annoyed because Anne talked too much in class. As punishment, he gave her extra homework—essays to write about being talkative.

Q2. How did Anne justify her being a chatterbox in her essay?

Ans:
Anne wrote that talking was a student’s habit and she inherited it from her mother. She also said that she couldn't help it because she talked as much as her mother did.

Q3. Do you think Mr Keesing was a strict teacher?

Ans: Mr. Keesing was strict at first but later became kind and understanding. He even laughed at Anne’s final poem and allowed her to talk in class, showing he wasn’t too harsh.

Q4. What made Mr Keesing allow Anne to talk in class?

Ans: Anne wrote a funny poem in which a mother duck killed her noisy ducklings. Mr. Keesing laughed and understood her point. After that, he never gave her extra work and let her talk.

Q1. Was Anne right when she said that the world would not be interested in the musings of a 13-year-old girl?

No, Anne was not right. The world showed great interest in her diary after it was published. Her simple and honest thoughts during the time of war touched millions of people. Readers from all over the world related to her emotions and experiences. Her writing became an important record of life during the Holocaust. This proves that even the thoughts of a 13-year-old girl can matter and inspire people for generations.

Q2. Compare Anne’s diary with others. What makes it more interesting?

Unlike most diaries that record events or activities, Anne’s diary expresses her personal feelings, fears, and hopes. She treats her diary like a true friend named Kitty, which makes her writing warm and emotional. She includes humor, deep thoughts, and honesty in her words. Her unique way of expressing thoughts during a difficult time makes her diary more touching and special. That is why Anne’s diary is different and more interesting than others.

Q3. Why does Anne give a sketch of her family? Does she treat ‘Kitty’ as an insider or outsider?

Anne gives a sketch of her family so readers can understand her background better. Since no one would know her story without it, she briefly introduces her family and life. She treats Kitty, her diary, like a true friend and writes to it like it's a person who listens to her. She shares her thoughts freely, showing that she treats Kitty as an insider and trusts it more than real people.

Q4. How does Anne feel about her father, her grandmother, Mrs. Kuperus, and Mr. Keesing? What do these tell you about her?

Anne feels deep love and respect for her father. She missed her grandmother when she died and lit a candle for her on her birthday, showing her love. She had a strong bond with Mrs. Kuperus, her headmistress, and cried when they parted. She found Mr. Keesing strict but later funny and fair. These feelings show that Anne was emotional, loving, respectful, and sensitive towards people who played an important role in her life.

Q5. What does Anne write in her first essay?

In her first essay titled “A Chatterbox”, Anne writes that she talks a lot because it is a student’s habit, and she inherited it from her mother. She also jokes that she cannot help being talkative. She tries to explain that talking is harmless and helps her express herself. Though the essay was meant to be a punishment, Anne wrote it with creativity and humour, which surprised her teacher and impressed him.

Q6. Anne says teachers are most unpredictable. Is Mr. Keesing unpredictable?

Yes, Mr. Keesing is unpredictable. At first, he punishes Anne for talking too much in class by giving her extra homework. But when Anne writes a funny poem in response to the punishment, he laughs and enjoys it. After that, he stops punishing her. This change in behaviour shows that he has a kind side and a sense of humour. Anne never expected this, so she called teachers unpredictable, and she was right.

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