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What was the period of the Franco-Prussian War?
What was the period of the Franco-Prussian War?
1870-1871
Who was the leader of Prussia during the Franco-Prussian War?
Who was the leader of Prussia during the Franco-Prussian War?
Bismarck
What two French provinces were ceded to Prussia after the Franco-Prussian War?
What two French provinces were ceded to Prussia after the Franco-Prussian War?
Alsace and Lorraine
Franz was in great dread of a scolding because he had not studied his participles.
Franz was in great dread of a scolding because he had not studied his participles.
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What did Franz see in front of the town hall that day?
What did Franz see in front of the town hall that day?
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What was the main reason for the commotion in the school every day?
What was the main reason for the commotion in the school every day?
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Why was the school so still that morning? (Select all that apply)
Why was the school so still that morning? (Select all that apply)
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Franz had no idea why the old men of the village were sitting in the back of the classroom.
Franz had no idea why the old men of the village were sitting in the back of the classroom.
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What was Franz's main regret when he heard about the last French lesson?
What was Franz's main regret when he heard about the last French lesson?
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What did M. Hamel say about the French language?
What did M. Hamel say about the French language?
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M. Hamel believes that a people's language is the key to their liberty and independence.
M. Hamel believes that a people's language is the key to their liberty and independence.
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During the writing lesson they were very quiet and attentive.
During the writing lesson they were very quiet and attentive.
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What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard?
What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard?
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What did M. Hamel do after writing on the blackboard?
What did M. Hamel do after writing on the blackboard?
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Study Notes
Prose Anthology
- The anthology contains various prose works, including short stories and novel excerpts.
- Authors include Alphonse Daudet, Anees Jung, William Douglas, Selma Lagerlöf, Louis Fischer, Asokamitran, Christopher Silvester, Umberto Eco, and A. R. Barton.
- The collection spans diverse genres and perspectives.
- The anthology includes "The Last Lesson," "Lost Spring," "Deep Water," "The Rattrap," "Indigo," "Poets and Pancakes," "The Interview," and "Going Places."
- Reprint date of 2024-2025 is noted.
- Text from the anthology is about 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War, where France lost to Prussia and the effect on the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine.
- A notable short story in the collection is "The Last Lesson."
- The story focuses on the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine which were passed into Prussian hands.
- A key concept in the story is the importance of language and national identity.
- Another prominent work is "Lost Spring" by Anees Jung.
- It is set in the days of the Franco-Prussian war.
- The story includes descriptions of daily life, characters, and events.
- The anthology features historical context and cultural insights.
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This quiz explores a diverse prose anthology featuring works from notable authors such as Alphonse Daudet and Anees Jung. It includes key stories like 'The Last Lesson' and 'Lost Spring', focusing on themes of language, identity, and historical context surrounding the Franco-Prussian War. Test your knowledge of the various genres and perspectives found within this collection.
