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What surprised the narrator the most as he entered the school?
What surprised the narrator the most as he entered the school?
- The presence of old village people in the back benches (correct)
- The noisy and disruptive students in the classroom
- The strict and serious atmosphere of the school
- The absence of the new German teacher
Why did the narrator feel sorry during M.Hamel's last French lesson?
Why did the narrator feel sorry during M.Hamel's last French lesson?
- For not paying attention to the teacher
- For being late to class every day
- For not learning his lessons and playing instead (correct)
- For causing trouble in the classroom
What did M.Hamel announce to the students during the last French lesson?
What did M.Hamel announce to the students during the last French lesson?
- That he was retiring and leaving the school
- That he was going away and a new German teacher was coming
- That there would be no more classes for that day
- That the students had to learn German from now on (correct)
How did the narrator feel about his books and school subjects after realizing it was his last French lesson?
How did the narrator feel about his books and school subjects after realizing it was his last French lesson?
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Why did the idea of M.Hamel leaving affect the narrator so deeply?
Why did the idea of M.Hamel leaving affect the narrator so deeply?
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Why were the old men of the village sitting in the back of the room during the last lesson?
Why were the old men of the village sitting in the back of the room during the last lesson?
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What did M.Hamel emphasize about Alsace in his speech?
What did M.Hamel emphasize about Alsace in his speech?
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Why does M.Hamel stress the importance of holding fast to the French language?
Why does M.Hamel stress the importance of holding fast to the French language?
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What did M.Hamel admit to regarding his role in the students' education?
What did M.Hamel admit to regarding his role in the students' education?
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How did little Franz feel during his turn to recite the lesson?
How did little Franz feel during his turn to recite the lesson?
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