a. In the given passage, 'I' refers to Anne Frank. b. Anne Frank said, 'Paper has more patience than people' because she felt that writing down her thoughts and feelings on paper was a helpful way for her to cope with her emotions, especially when she couldn't share her deeper thoughts with anyone in her life. She believed that writing would patiently capture and store her thoughts without judgment, unlike people who may lack patience or understanding. c. The word 'musing' in the passage means 'deep thought'.