10 Questions
What did M. Hamel mention that he would question the students on?
Participles
What tempted the narrator to run away instead of going to school?
All of the above
Where did the town's bad news come from for the last two years?
The bulletin-board
Who called after the narrator as he hurried by to school?
The blacksmith, Wachter
Where did the narrator finally reach, all out of breath?
M. Hamel’s little garden
What was the reason for the unusual stillness in the school that day?
There was an announcement about a change in the language of instruction
What did the village people do during M. Hamel's last French lesson?
They remained silent and somber, similar to the students
Why was the protagonist filled with regret during M. Hamel's last French lesson?
He had not studied for his French lessons
What outfit did M. Hamel wear on the day of his last French lesson?
A beautiful green coat, frilled shirt, and a little black silk cap
How did M. Hamel deliver the news about the change in language of instruction?
In a serious and gentle tone
Study Notes
The Day of the Last French Lesson
- M. Hamel announced that he would question the students on participles, nouns, and verbs.
- The narrator was tempted to run away instead of going to school because of the warm sunny day and the prospect of playing in the woods.
- The town's bad news came from the proximity of the Prussian army, which had been stationed in the area for the last two years.
The Journey to School
- François called after the narrator as he hurried by to school.
Arrival at School
- The narrator finally reached the school, all out of breath.
The School Scene
- The reason for the unusual stillness in the school that day was because it was M. Hamel's last French lesson.
- The village people attended M. Hamel's last French lesson, showing respect and appreciation for their teacher.
- The protagonist was filled with regret during M. Hamel's last French lesson because he realized he should have been more diligent in his studies.
- M. Hamel wore his best clothes, a formal black coat, on the day of his last French lesson.
- M. Hamel delivered the news about the change in language of instruction with a solemn tone, stating that from then on, only German would be taught in school.
Test your knowledge of the story about being late for school and facing a test on participles in a French literature class.
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