CBSE Class 10 English HOTs From the Diary of Anne Frank

Extract-Based Questions

Q. 1. "Paper has more patience than people. I thought of this saying on one of those days when I was feeling a little depressed and was sitting at home with my chin in my hands, bored and listless, wondering whether to stay in or go out. I finally stayed where I was, brooding: Yes, paper does have more patience, and since I'm not planning to let anyone else read this stiff-backed notebook grandly referred to as a 'diary', unless I should ever find a real friend, it probably won't make a bit of difference."

Question. Pick out the emoticon which clearly brings out the meaning of 'listless' as used in the extract?

(a) Option (i)
(b) Option (ii)
(c) Option (iii)
(d) Option (iv)
Answer : C

Question. Pick out the sentence that brings out the meaning of 'brooding' as used in the extract?
(a) The mysterious house on the hill is still brooding above the village.
(b) The people at the stock market always keep brooding about the gains.
(c) He was brooding over the matter and took a long time to decide.
(d) Suspense and drama were brooding at the site of the investigation.
Answer : C

Question. Pick the option that is ODD one out with reference to the meaning of 'patience'.

(a) option (i)
(b) option (ii)
(c) option (iii)
(d) option (iv)
Answer : A

Question. 'Paper has more patience than people.' What does this imply? This implies that Anne
(a) believed in the power of writing more than speaking to people.
(b) felt that she could pour her heart out on paper without any hindrance.
(c) had more faith in sharing her thoughts and feelings with paper.
(d) felt that she could share her feelings openly on paper.
Answer : B

Question. If the diary were a 'real friend', what qualities would Anne expect it to have? Pick the option that lists these correctly.
1. optimistic 2. good listener
3. confident 4. energetic
5. non-judgmental 6. outgoing
7. ambitious
(a) 1 & 4
(b) 5, 6 & 7
(c) 2, 3 & 5
(d) 3 & 7
Answer : C

Q. 2. "Mr Keesing had a good laugh at my arguments, but when I proceeded to talk my way through the next lesson, he assigned me a second essay. This time it was supposed to be on 'An Incorrigible Chatterbox'. I handed it in, and Mr Keesing had nothing to complain about for two whole lessons. However, during the third lesson, he'd finally had enough. "Anne Frank, as a punishment for talking in class, write an essay entitled-'Quack, Quack, Quack, said Mistress Chatterbox'." 

Question. What does 'had a good laugh' imply, in the context of Mr. Keesing? It means that he
(a) celebrated his ability to make Anne write the essay.
(b) ridiculed Anne in front of the whole class.
(c) pulled up Anne for her arguments in the essay.
(d) realised the humour in it and was amused.
Answer : D

Question. How did Anne feel when she was punished the third time by Mr Keesing? She
(a) was happy as she had to write three essays on the same topic.
(b) enjoyed making fun of Mr. Keesing in her own way.
(c) was worried as she had run out of original ideas for her essay.
(d) was thrilled at another opportunity to showcase her writing abilities.
Answer : C

Question. Based on this extract, pick the option with the list of words that best describe Mr Keesing.
(a) jovial and creative
(b) strict and innovative
(c) tolerant and strict
(d) innovative and jovial
Answer : B

Question. What convincing argument was made by Anne?
(a) She was talkative just like any other student in the class.
(b) She had the right to be talkative, as it was a classroom and not a prison.
(c) She had inherited the trait from her mother, so couldn't stop being talkative.
(d) She found it impossible to be quiet like the others as she couldn't change herself.
Answer : C

Question. Why do you think Mr Keesing chose the title - An Incorrigible Chatterbox' - for Anne, to write on?
This was so because he expected
(a) Anne to express her inability to elaborate on such a topic.
(b) that this would embarrass Anne and would check her indiscipline.
(c) her to apologise and not repeat her talkative behaviour.
(d) Anne to explore her creative writing skills.
Answer : B

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Clarify why it is fair to say that Mr. Keesing was innovative with his punishments.
Answer : Even though Mr. Keesing was a strict teacher he made humour in the class. He made Anne write an essay titled ‘Quack, Quack, Quack’, ‘Mrs Chatterbox’ etc which was humorous and innovative.

Question. Comment on the teacher-student relationship shared between Anne and Mr. Keesing.
Answer : The teacher-student relationship shared between Anne and Mr. Keesing was very respectful and sacred. They both tried to fake on each other but in very humorous and heathy manner.

Question. Anne wrote in her diary to get things off her chest. List any two reasons why getting things off one's chest is recommended by counsellors as therapeutic.
Answer : Getting things off one’s chest helps you to find ways of coping better with life’s issues. At the same time it also helps you to overcome your problems in a safe and confidential environment.

Question. Enumerate any two reasons that justify Mr. Keesing's displeasure at Anne's talking in class.
Answer : Mr. keesing was unhappy at Anne’s taking in the class as it not only distracted the students from studying but also created indiscipline in the class.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Do you agree with Anne when she says that teachers are the most unpredictable creatures on earth. Rationalise.
Answer : Mr. Keesing gave Anne a lot of homework for talking a lot in the class. When she presented an interesting poem, Mr. Keesing couldn’t help laughing. He appreciated her and stopped punishing her. Moreover no one in the class including Anne would know what there was in the minds of the teachers and what their next step would be.

Question. Anne said that the only thing missing was the presence of a true friend.
Imagine that Anne had access to the internet and had chosen to blog instead of writing a diary.
As Anne, write a blog post on the value of a true friend.
DearestKittyblogger.com
Anne Frank, 25 June , 1942
                         The Value of a True Friend
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Answer : Dearestkittyblegger.com
Anne Frank, 25 June, 1942
                                                                           The Value of a True Friend
Friendship is a virtue. It is a relationship of respect, peace and dignity. A true, sincere and sweet friend is worth than a thousand insincere fellows. He understands you and your feelings. A true friend is bonded by heart to you. You can pour yourself out and share your feelings in front of him.

Question. Anne bid a 'heartbreaking farewell' to Mrs. Kuperus. As Anne, write a brief farewell note to Mr. Keesing after being promoted to the next class.
Dear Mr. Keesing
It has been...........................................................................
Answer : Dear Mr. Keesing,
It has been very fun loving time, understanding each other. Though you and I were not much understandable of each other yet I going to miss those days. And about my talking traits, its going to remain the same. I’m surely going to send some more funny poems and essays to you to keep your company.
Yours Sincerely
Anne.

Question. Anne says that there were so many dummies in the class that about a quarter of them shouldn't be promoted. Is she being rude or brutally honest? Evaluate.
Answer : Actually Anne was being brutally honest by saying so. The time of the declaration of the annual results was coming closer. The teachers were going to decide which students would be promoted to the next class.
Anne and her friends laughed heartily at their classmate as they felt that many were dummies and should not be promoted to the next class.

Long Answer Type Questions 

Question. Your teacher has organised a debate and you have been asked to speak on: 'Consequences and Positive Reinforcements Have a Great Impact on Student Behaviour'. Write the debate script with three-four points to supplement your stand, either as a proposition speaker or as an opposition one.
Answer : Positive reinforcement have indeed a great impact on student behavior. In fact, it is considered one of the most effective strategies at producing measurable and sustainable behavior change. One reason positive reinforcement is so efficient and effective is that it can be incorporated into all class room activities including instruction, other classroom management systems, transitions and more. It gives teacher and other school personnel the opportunity to catch students to feel safe, supported and successful at school. Positive reinforcement can be used as a strategy by the practitioners to ensure appropriate, student behavior is being acknowledged and rewarded. Moreover, making reinforcement (positive) is a more powerful tool than punishment in most cases.

Question. Anne was a sensitive and mature girl. From the chapters and poems in your text book, First Flight, think of any two characters who could be her friends or confidantes.
Analyze the common character traits that would help in creating this special bond of friendship.
Answer : According to me, the two characters who could be Anne’s friends or confidantes are Wanda Petronski and Valli.
Both Wanda and Valli are curious, intelligent and meticulous planners, just like Anne. Though Valli is younger than the other two but still she proves to very impressive and bold by finally deciding to ride in the bus. Alike Anne Valli’s childish innocence veiled by her smart and bold outlook amuse the people around her. Valli thoroughly enjoys her surroundings. But the right of the dead cow hunted her and dampened her spirits and saddened her. This is typical of the tendency of a matured person.
On the other hand, Wanda to be a generous, loving and mature girl who is very large hearted. She is of obliging and forgiving nature. She is not ‘dumb’ but a highly sensitive girl. She is not vindictive at all.
Hence, the forgiving and mature wanda would easily be successful in creating a special boned of friendship with Anne. At the same time an argumentative mind of Anne could easily match the curious, discipline and mature Valli.

Question. You are stressed and anxious since your Annual results are going to be announced soon. You decide to meet the school counsellor to share your anxiety and apprehensions. Write the dialogue between you and your school counsellor.
You may begin like this:
School Counsellor: Hello Anne, please sit down. You look very disturbed and irritated. What's the matter?
You: Well, to be honest, we all are disturbed. But the irritation is because of the two boys sitting behind ..........................
School Counsellor: First of all, you need to relax. Take a deep breath. How do you feel we can deal with this situation rationally?
You: .......................................................................(continue)
Answer : School counselor : Hello Anne, please sit down you look very disturbed and irritated. What’s the matter?
You: Well, to be honest, we all are disturbed. But the irritation is because of the two boys sitting behind me. They don’t allow me to concentrate on studies in class. Moreover themselves did not study the whole year and now just when our Annual results are going to be announced soon they are worrying me by their negative thoughts. They are making bets. I’m really nervous.
School counsellor: first of all, you need to relax. Take a deep breath. How do you feel we can deal with this situation rationally?
You : Well, I had been working really very hard at home. In fact, I was well prepared for my Annual exams. I wanted to see my parents feeling proud on me. I was, even, very confident after my exams, that I’m going to pass with flying colors. But right now. I can’t bear the peer pressure. You know, the air around me is so uncertain and the teachers are quite unpredictable creatures on earth.
School counsellor: I think you are over thinking. I thought you were a confident girl. Have faith in yourself, dear.