Essay Writing on 'An Incorrigible Chatterbox'
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Why did Mr. Keesing assign Anne Frank a second essay on 'An Incorrigible Chatterbox'?

  • Because Anne's first essay was not well-written.
  • Because Anne argued with Mr. Keesing about talking in class.
  • Because Anne's friend suggested writing the essay in verse.
  • Because Anne talked her way through the next lesson. (correct)
  • What was the title of the essay Mr. Keesing assigned to Anne Frank as punishment for talking in class?

  • 'Inherited Traits of Chatterboxes'
  • 'Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox' (correct)
  • 'An Incorrigible Chatterbox'
  • 'The Talkative Ducklings'
  • How did Anne Frank approach writing the essay on 'Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox'?

  • She refused to write the essay as she found it ridiculous.
  • She collaborated with her friend to write a poem in verse. (correct)
  • She copied a story from a book for the essay.
  • She wrote a serious essay about a family of birds.
  • How did Mr. Keesing react to the essay that Anne Frank wrote on 'Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox'?

    <p>He took the joke in a good way and laughed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason behind Mr. Keesing assigning Anne Frank essays as punishment?

    <p>To teach Anne a lesson about talking in class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Anne react when Mr. Keesing assigned her a second essay?

    <p>She laughed and accepted the challenge positively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'incorrigible' mean in the context of the text?

    <p>A bad quality that cannot be corrected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Inherited traits' mentioned in the text refer to:

    <p>'Unchangeable' characteristics passed down from parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mistress Chatterbox' is most likely used to refer to:

    <p>'A person who talks excessively like Anne Frank.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anne Frank's Experience in Class

    • Anne Frank was a talkative student, and her teacher, Mr. Keesing, often got frustrated with her constant talking in class.
    • Anne Frank argued that she couldn't help being talkative because it was an inherited trait from her mother, who was also very talkative.
    • Mr. Keesing assigned Anne Frank a second essay on the topic "An Incorrigible Chatterbox" (someone who talks excessively and cannot be corrected).
    • Anne Frank submitted the essay, and Mr. Keesing was satisfied with her work for two lessons.

    The Punishment Essay

    • During the third lesson, Mr. Keesing gave Anne Frank a punishment essay titled "Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox" as a humorous way to address her talkative nature.
    • The class found the topic amusing, and Anne Frank was initially annoyed but decided to take it as a challenge.
    • Anne Frank's friend, Sanne, who was skilled in poetry, offered to help her write the essay in verse, and Anne Frank was thrilled to take on the task.

    The Poem and Its Reception

    • Anne Frank and Sanne wrote a poem about a mother duck and a father swan with baby ducklings who were bitten to death by the father because they quacked too much.
    • The poem was well-written, and Anne Frank was proud of her work.
    • Mr. Keesing appreciated the humor and creativity in the poem, and he took the joke in the right spirit.

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