Famous Prose Works Quiz

The story is set in the days of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) in which France was defeated by Prussia.

Alphonse Daudet

Alphonse Daudet was a French novelist and short-story writer.

<p>The Rattrap</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main theme of the story 'The Last Lesson' is the importance of language and the preservation of cultural identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Franco-Prussian War is significant in the story as it marks the defeat of France by Prussia and the subsequent loss of Alsace and Lorraine to Prussian control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'In great dread of' suggests that the students were fearful or apprehensive about the last lesson, while 'counted on' implies that they had hopes or expectations for it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expression 'a great bustle' suggests that there was a lot of activity and commotion in the classroom during the last lesson, possibly due to the students' heightened emotions or the teacher's preparations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The phrase 'thumbed at the edges' suggests that the books were well-worn and had been frequently used, as evidenced by the wear and tear on their edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expression 'reproach ourselves' implies that the students feel guilty or regretful about not paying enough attention during previous lessons and now recognize the value of education.</p> Signup and view all the answers