Question 1

What is the primary theme of The Last Lesson?

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a) Patriotism and loss

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b) Love and betrayal

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d) Friendship and loyalty

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c) War and peace

Question 2

Why does Franz feel guilty at the beginning of the story?

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b) He doesn’t know his French lessons.

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d) He disrespects M. Hamel.

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c) He plans to skip school.

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a) He arrives late to class.

Question 3

How does the setting of the classroom contribute to the story’s mood?

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a) It evokes nostalgia and solemnity.

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d) It mirrors chaos and rebellion.

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c) It highlights joy and celebration.

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b) It creates suspense and fear.

Question 4

What does the Prussian soldier symbolize in the story?

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b) Loss of freedom

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d) Cultural exchange

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a) Military discipline

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c) Hope for the future

Question 5

Why is M. Hamel wearing his special Sunday clothes?

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a) It is his farewell gesture.

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b) It is a school tradition.

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c) It is his way of mocking the Prussians.

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d) It represents his pride as a teacher.

Question 6

What does the phrase “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” suggest?

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a) Fear of complete cultural domination

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d) Hope for the future

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c) The resilience of nature

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b) The humor of the townspeople

Question 7

How does Franz’s perception of M. Hamel change during the story?

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a) From fear to admiration

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b) From hatred to indifference

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d) From respect to disappointment

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c) From pity to anger

Question 8

What is the significance of the title The Last Lesson?

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a) It marks the end of French lessons in the region.

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d) It highlights a lesson about war.

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c) It refers to Franz’s final day at school.

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b) It signifies M. Hamel’s retirement.

Question 9

What role does the bulletin board play in the story?

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a) It symbolizes bad news.

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d) It signifies rebellion.

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b) It is a place for school announcements.

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c) It is a reminder of unity.

Question 10

How does M. Hamel describe the French language?

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a) The most logical and beautiful language

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c) Outdated and unnecessary

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d) Inferior to German

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b) Difficult and complex

Question 11

Why does M. Hamel blame the villagers for the loss of their language?

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a) They neglected their education.

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d) They did not protest the language ban.

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c) They refused to pay school taxes.

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b) They allowed the Prussians to take over.

Question 12

How does Franz feel as he sits in the classroom for the last lesson?

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d)Sad and regretful

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c) Angry and rebellious

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b) Excited and hopeful

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a)Indifferent and bored

Question 13

What do the villagers' presence in the classroom symbolize?

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b) Solidarity and regret

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a) Celebration of M. Hamel’s career

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c) Protest against the Prussians

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d) Curiosity about the school

Question 14

How does M. Hamel’s demeanor change during the lesson?

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d) a) From stern to emotional

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c) From joyful to solemn

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b) From indifferent to furious

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a) From strict to careless

Question 15

What lesson does Franz learn from the last French class?

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c) Value your language and culture.

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b) Education is unnecessary during war.

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a) Teachers are unimportant.

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d) Freedom is inevitable.

Question 16

Why does M. Hamel say people must guard their language?

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a) It is key to their identity and freedom.

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b) It is a valuable economic skill.

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c) It is a way to impress others.

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d) It is the only way to avoid war.

Question 17

What does the silence in the classroom signify?

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c) Respect and solemnity

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a) Disinterest in the lesson

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d) Confusion and anger

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b) Fear of the Prussians

Question 18

How does the Prussian occupation affect the townspeople?

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c) It forces them to confront their past negligence.

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d) It makes them indifferent to their culture.

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a) It brings prosperity to the region.

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b) It unites them in rebellion.

Question 19

What does the old blackboard represent in the story?

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d) Knowledge and heritage

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b) Authority and control

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a) A source of entertainment

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c) The future of education

Question 20

Why does M. Hamel write “Vive La France” on the board at the end?

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b) To inspire patriotism and defiance

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a) To express his love for teaching

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c) To mock the Prussians

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d) To conclude the lesson

Question 21

How does Franz’s reluctance to attend school contrast with his feelings during the last lesson?

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a) He starts appreciating the value of education.

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d) He regrets attending school altogether.

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b) He becomes more rebellious and angry.

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c) He feels indifferent to the lesson.

Question 22

What does M. Hamel’s trembling voice symbolize as he concludes the lesson?

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a) His emotional connection to the language.

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c) His frustration with the villagers

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b) His fear of the Prussian soldiers.

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d) His excitement about retiring.

Question 23

Why does M. Hamel not scold Franz for being late?

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b) He knows it is their last lesson together.

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d) He wants to appear kind in front of the Prussians.

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a) He is too tired to discipline him.

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c) He has already given up on Franz.

Question 24

What role does time play in The Last Lesson?

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d) It highlights the regret of wasted opportunities.

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a) It brings hope for the future.

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c) It accelerates the Prussian occupation.

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b) It emphasizes the joy of childhood.

Question 25

How do the children’s repeated recitation of French grammar reflect the story’s themes?

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a) It emphasizes the importance of preserving their culture.

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c) It highlights their love for the language.

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d) It reveals their indifference to the lesson.

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b) It shows their resistance to learning.

Question 26

Why does M. Hamel praise the French language as the “most beautiful language in the world”?

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d) To instill pride in the villagers.

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a) To boast about his teaching skills.

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c) To persuade them to rebel.

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b) To anger the Prussians.

Question 27

How does the Prussian decree affect the town’s identity?

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a) It threatens their cultural heritage.

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d) It encourages them to learn German.

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b) It unites the people against the Prussians.

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c) It brings new opportunities for trade.

Question 28

What does Franz realize about his parents’ attitude toward education?

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b) They prioritized work over learning.

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a) They secretly valued education.

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d) They always encouraged him to study.

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c) They were indifferent to his future.

Question 29

How does M. Hamel’s role as a teacher transcend the classroom?

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d) He becomes a symbol of resistance and pride.

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a) He sacrifices his values to appease the Prussians.

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c) He resigns from his job to join the rebellion.

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b) He assumes the role of a military leader.

Question 30

How does the story end on a note of resilience despite its melancholic tone?

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c) The villagers silently commit to preserving their culture.

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d) The townspeople revolt against the decree.

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a) Franz vows to become a soldier

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b) M. Hamel announces his plans to fight the Prussians.

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