Famous Authors and Their Works
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Who is the author of the story 'The Last Lesson'?

  • Anees Jung
  • William Douglas
  • Selma Lagerlof
  • Alphonse Daudet (correct)
  • In which war is 'The Last Lesson' set?

  • World War I
  • Franco-Prussian War (correct)
  • American Civil War
  • World War II
  • Which territories passed into Prussian hands after the Franco-Prussian War?

  • Bavaria and Saxony
  • Tuscany and Lombardy
  • Catalonia and Valencia
  • Alsace and Lorraine (correct)
  • What do the expressions 'in great dread of' and 'counted on' mean in the context of the text?

    <p>Fearful of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of 'The Last Lesson'?

    <p>The impact of war on education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genre of the story 'The Last Lesson'?

    <p>Short story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the story 'Lost Spring'?

    <p>Anees Jung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main setting of the story 'Deep Water'?

    <p>Unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the story 'The Rattrap'?

    <p>Selma Lagerlof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the story 'Indigo'?

    <p>Unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    'The Last Lesson'

    • The author of the story 'The Last Lesson' is Alphonse Daudet.
    • The story is set in the Franco-Prussian War.
    • After the Franco-Prussian War, the territories of Alsace and Lorraine passed into Prussian hands.
    • 'In great dread of' means being extremely fearful or anxious, whereas 'counted on' means to rely or depend on something.
    • The main theme of 'The Last Lesson' is the importance of preserving one's cultural heritage and national identity.
    • The genre of the story 'The Last Lesson' is a nostalgic and emotional short story.
    • The author of the story 'Lost Spring' is not specified in the given text.
    • The main setting of the story 'Deep Water' is not specified in the given text.
    • The author of the story 'The Rattrap' is not specified in the given text.
    • The main theme of the story 'Indigo' is not specified in the given text.

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    Test your knowledge on famous authors and their works with this quiz! Explore the captivating stories of Alphonse Daudet, Anees Jung, William Douglas, Selma Lagerlof, Louis Fischer, Asokamitran, Christopher Silvester, Umberto Eco, and A. R. Barton. Challenge yourself and see how well you know their renowned literary creations.

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