Prose Anthology - Titles and Authors
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In the story, what is the main problem that Franz is facing?

Franz is facing the loss of his French language and culture, as the Prussian government mandates that only German be taught in schools.

What do the villagers do to show their respect for M. Hamel and the French language?

The villagers, including the former mayor, postmaster, and others, gather in the back of the classroom to attend M. Hamel's last French lesson.

What is the main message of "The Last Lesson"? Choose all the appropriate answers.

  • The value of family and community.
  • The power of language and how it can be used to preserve culture. (correct)
  • The importance of education and learning. (correct)
  • The need for patience and understanding.
  • The importance of fighting against oppression. (correct)

What is the significance of M. Hamel's writing "Vive La France!" on the blackboard?

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The villagers in the story fully understood the importance of their French language and culture before they were taken away.

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The Last Lesson

A short story by Alphonse Daudet about a French school during the Franco-Prussian War.

Franco-Prussian War

A war between France and Prussia (part of Germany) in 1870-1871.

Alsace and Lorraine

French territories that became part of Prussia (and later Germany).

Alphonse Daudet

A 19th-century French novelist and short story writer.

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Participant roles

Roles played by people involved in war.

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Language shift

The transition from one language to another.

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M. Hamel

The teacher in 'The Last Lesson'.

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Franz

The student narrating the events in 'The Last Lesson'.

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Language preservation

Protecting a language from being lost.

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Participle

A verb form used to describe actions alongside other verbs in a sentence.

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Linguistic minority

A group of people whose language is not the majority language of a country, region or community.

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Linguistic chauvinism

An extreme form of nationalism in which language is seen as superior and other languages are devalued.

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Bulletin board

A place to post important notices in a public space.

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Historical Context

The circumstances surrounding a historical event.

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Cultural Identity

A group of people's shared culture and traditions.

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Pride in Language

Strong feelings about one's language.

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Borrowed vocabulary

Words from other languages which have been adopted into another language.

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Past perfect tense

Used to describe an action in the past that happened before another action in the past.

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Study Notes

Prose Anthology - Titles and Authors

  • The Last Lesson by Alphonse Daudet
  • Lost Spring by Anees Jung
  • Deep Water by William Douglas
  • The Rattrap by Selma Lagerlöf
  • Poets and Pancakes by Asokamitran
  • The Interview by Christopher Silvester
  • Going Places by A. R. Barton
  • Umberto Eco by Umberto Eco
  • Indigo by Selma Lagerlöf
  • Louis Fischer by Louis Fischer

The Last Lesson - Additional Information

  • Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897): French novelist and short story writer, known for this work set during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)
  • Setting: French districts of Alsace and Lorraine, which were annexed by Prussia (present-day Germany) during the conflict
  • Focus: Impact of loss of French language as France is defeated by Prussia in the war
  • Story elements: The story describes the last French lesson in a school and the reactions of schoolchildren and villagers, as that specific school will now teach German

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This quiz tests your knowledge of various prose works and their authors, focusing on significant stories like 'The Last Lesson' by Alphonse Daudet and others. You'll explore settings, themes, and historical contexts that define these literary pieces. Perfect for literature enthusiasts!

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