From the Diary of Anne Frank (Story)-NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers English Class 10 In English

Chapter 4. (Story) From the Diary of Anne Frank

This section contains the original NCERT textbook questions from the latest NCERT Class 10 English First Flight textbook. The questions are arranged in the same order as the NCERT book, while the answers are written in simple, accurate, and exam-oriented language for better understanding and board examination preparation. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers

The following questions are based on the lesson From the Diary of Anne Frank. Read each question carefully and understand Anne's thoughts, experiences, and personality.

Thinking About the Text

Question 1. Was Anne right when she said that the world would not be interested in the musings of a thirteen-year-old girl?

Answer:

No, Anne was not right. She believed that nobody would be interested in the thoughts of a thirteen-year-old girl. However, after her death, her diary became one of the world's most famous books. Today, people across the world read her diary because it honestly describes her feelings, experiences, and life during the Second World War. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Question 2. There are some examples of diary or journal entries in the 'Before You Read' section. Compare these with what Anne writes in her diary. What language was the diary originally written in? In what way is Anne's diary different?

Answer:

Anne's diary was originally written in Dutch. Unlike an ordinary diary that simply records daily events, Anne's diary contains her personal thoughts, emotions, opinions, and experiences. She treats her diary as a close friend named "Kitty", making it more personal, lively, and emotional. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Question 3. Why does Anne need to give a brief sketch about her family? Does she treat 'Kitty' as an insider or an outsider?

Answer:

Anne gives a brief sketch of her family so that her diary can understand her background before she begins writing about her daily life. She treats "Kitty" as an insider and her closest friend because she shares her private thoughts, feelings, and experiences with it. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Question 4. How does Anne feel about her father, her grandmother, Mrs Kuperus and Mr Keesing? What do these tell you about her?

Answer:

Anne greatly admires her father and calls him the most adorable father she has ever seen. She loves and misses her grandmother deeply even after her death. She remembers Mrs Kuperus, her former headmistress, with affection because they both cried while saying goodbye. Although Mr Keesing initially punished her for talking too much, Anne never disliked him. Instead, she responded to his punishments with intelligence and humour. These feelings show that Anne was loving, respectful, sensitive, cheerful, and optimistic. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Question 5. What does Anne write in her first essay?

Answer:

In her first essay, titled "A Chatterbox", Anne argues that talking is a natural habit of students. She promises to control her habit but explains that she inherited her talkative nature from her mother and that inherited qualities cannot easily be changed. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Question 6. Anne says teachers are most unpredictable. Is Mr Keesing unpredictable? How?

Answer:

Yes, Mr Keesing is unpredictable. At first, he repeatedly punishes Anne for talking by giving her extra homework and essays. However, after reading her humorous poem about the duck family, he appreciates her creativity, laughs at the poem, and stops giving her punishment. Instead, he begins joking with her. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Question 7. What do these statements tell you about Anne Frank as a person?

(i) "We don't seem to be able to get any closer, and that's the problem. Maybe it's my fault that we don't confide in each other."

Answer:

This statement shows that Anne was thoughtful, honest, and self-critical. She believed in examining her own behaviour instead of blaming others. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

(ii) "I don't want to jot down the facts in this diary the way most people would, but I want the diary to be my friend."

Answer:

This statement shows that Anne was imaginative and emotionally sensitive. She considered her diary a true friend with whom she could freely share her feelings. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

(iii) "Margot went to Holland in December, and I followed in February, when I was plunked down on the table as a birthday present for Margot."

Answer:

This statement reflects Anne's cheerful nature and excellent sense of humour. She presents an ordinary family incident in a funny and lively manner. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

(iv) "If you ask me, there are so many dummies that about a quarter of the class should be kept back, but teachers are the most unpredictable creatures on earth."

Answer:

This statement shows that Anne was confident, frank, and outspoken. She freely expressed her opinions with wit and humour. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

(v) "Anyone could ramble on and leave big spaces between the words, but the trick was to come up with convincing arguments to prove the necessity of talking."

Answer:

This statement highlights Anne's intelligence, creativity, and logical thinking. She enjoyed solving problems through reasoning rather than giving ordinary answers. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}