Chapter 4 


From the Diary of Anne Frank


Here are the answers for the Oral Comprehension Check:

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

Answer: Writing in a diary feels strange to Anne Frank because she has never written anything before. Moreover, she thinks that in the future, no one—including herself—will be interested in the thoughts of a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl.

2. Why does Anne want to keep a diary?

Answer: Anne wants to keep a diary because she feels lonely and lacks a true friend with whom she can share her innermost thoughts. She believes writing will help her express herself and get things off her chest.

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

Answer: Anne thinks she can confide more in her diary than in people because, although she has many acquaintances and a loving family, she does not feel close enough to anyone to share her personal feelings. She finds it easier to express her true thoughts in writing, as paper has "more patience than people."


Here are the answers to the Oral Comprehension Check:

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

Answer: Anne provides a brief sketch of her life because she believes that no one would understand her diary entries if she started writing without some background. She wants her diary friend "Kitty" to know about her past and family before she begins sharing her thoughts and experiences.

2. What tells you that Anne loved her grandmother?

Answer: Anne shows her love for her grandmother by mentioning that she often thinks of her and still loves her dearly. She also writes that a candle was lit in her grandmother’s memory during her 1942 birthday celebration, which shows her deep affection and respect.

Here are the answers to the Oral Comprehension Check based on Anne Frank’s diary entry:

1. Why was Mr Keesing annoyed with Anne? What did he ask her to do?

Answer: Mr Keesing was annoyed with Anne because she talked too much in class. As punishment, he gave her extra homework — an essay titled “A Chatterbox”.

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

Answer: Anne argued that talking is a student’s trait and a habit inherited from her mother, who talked as much as she did. She added that inherited traits are difficult to change, so she would try to control it but could never completely stop talking.

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

Answer: At first, Mr Keesing seemed strict as he punished Anne for talking too much by assigning extra essays. However, later he showed a sense of humor and appreciation for Anne's creativity. He even shared her poem with other classes and stopped punishing her, showing that he was fair and open-minded, not overly strict.

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

Answer: Mr Keesing allowed Anne to talk in class after she submitted a humorous and creative poem about a duck family. He enjoyed the joke and shared it with other classes. It showed him Anne’s cleverness, and since then, he stopped giving her extra homework and began joking with the class.

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