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Why did the protagonist feel sorry for not learning his lessons, seeking birds' eggs, or going sliding on the Saar?
Why did the protagonist feel sorry for not learning his lessons, seeking birds' eggs, or going sliding on the Saar?
- He regretted not spending enough time studying French grammar and history. (correct)
- He realized that he had missed out on experiencing the joy of learning.
- He was upset about not making the most of his time before the new master arrived.
- He felt guilty for not appreciating his teachers and school environment earlier.
What was the reason for the unusual solemnity in the classroom?
What was the reason for the unusual solemnity in the classroom?
- M.Hamel was wearing his beautiful green coat.
- The village people were sitting quietly in the back.
- The students were sad about the change in the school curriculum. (correct)
- The new master was expected to arrive the next day.
What made the protagonist forget about M.Hamel's strictness and ruler?
What made the protagonist forget about M.Hamel's strictness and ruler?
- Seeing M.Hamel wear his fine Sunday clothes. (correct)
- The sorrow of the village people sitting in the back.
- The thunderclap of M.Hamel's announcement.
- The realization that this was his last French lesson.
What was significant about the old men sitting quietly in the back of the room?
What was significant about the old men sitting quietly in the back of the room?
Why did M.Hamel wear his fine Sunday clothes during the last French lesson?
Why did M.Hamel wear his fine Sunday clothes during the last French lesson?
Why did the narrator consider running away from school that morning?
Why did the narrator consider running away from school that morning?
What made the town hall a significant place for the narrator?
What made the town hall a significant place for the narrator?
What was the significance of the blacksmith, Wachter, calling after the narrator?
What was the significance of the blacksmith, Wachter, calling after the narrator?
Why was the atmosphere at M.Hamel's little garden unusual that morning?
Why was the atmosphere at M.Hamel's little garden unusual that morning?
What did passing the town hall evoke in the narrator?
What did passing the town hall evoke in the narrator?