Q. Why did Anne Frank decide to keep a diary?
Ans. Anne wanted to express her thoughts and feelings because she felt that paper had more patience than people.
Q. What name did Anne give to her diary?
Ans. Anne named her diary Kitty.
Q. Why did Anne feel lonely despite having many friends?
Ans. She had many friends and acquaintances but lacked a true friend with whom she could share her deepest feelings.
Q. When and where was Anne Frank born?
Ans. Anne Frank was born on 12 June 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Q. Why was Anne's diary important to her?
Ans. Her diary gave her a trusted place to express her private thoughts and emotions.
Q. What does Anne say about paper and people?
Ans. Anne says that paper has more patience than people.
Q. Who was Anne Frank's elder sister?
Ans. Anne Frank's elder sister was Margot.
Q. Who was Mr Keesing?
Ans. Mr Keesing was Anne's mathematics teacher.
Q. Why was Mr Keesing annoyed with Anne?
Ans. He was annoyed because Anne talked too much in class.
Q. What punishment did Mr Keesing give Anne initially?
Ans. He asked Anne to write an essay on the subject A Chatterbox.
Q. How did Anne defend her habit of talking?
Ans. She explained that talking was a student's trait and that she would try to control it, though she could not completely change her nature.
Q. What was the topic of Anne's second essay?
Ans. The topic was An Incorrigible Chatterbox.
Q. What was the title of Anne's third essay?
Ans. The title was Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox.
Q. Who helped Anne with the humorous poem?
Ans. Her friend Sanne helped her with the poem.
Q. How did Mr Keesing react to Anne's final essay?
Ans. He enjoyed the humorous poem and stopped giving Anne extra homework for talking.
Q. What does the word chatterbox mean?
Ans. A chatterbox is a person who talks a great deal.
Q. What qualities of Anne are revealed in the chapter?
Ans. Anne is intelligent, honest, observant, humorous and expressive.
Q. Why did Anne consider Kitty a true friend?
Ans. She could share her innermost thoughts with Kitty without fear of being judged.
Q. What lesson does Anne learn about her teacher?
Ans. She learns that humour, creativity and a good explanation can help resolve a disagreement.
Q. What is the central theme of From the Diary of Anne Frank?
Ans. The chapter explores loneliness, self-expression, school life, humour and the importance of having someone to confide in.