Short Stories Literature Quiz

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What effect did the Franco-Prussian War have on the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine?

They passed into Prussian hands (correct)

They were occupied by France

They became part of Switzerland

They remained independent territories

What is the setting of the story The Last Lesson?

France during the Napoleonic Wars

France during the Franco-Prussian War (correct)

France during the American Revolutionary War

France during World War I

What did the protagonist consider doing when he was in great dread?

Running away and spending the day outdoors (correct)

Hiding in the school library

Asking for help from a classmate

Studying harder for the test

Why was the protagonist in great dread that morning?

He was unprepared for a test on participles Signup and view all the answers

What did the Franco-Prussian War result in for France?

Defeat and loss of territory Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the crowd in front of the bulletin-board?

To get the latest news and announcements Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'thumbed at the edges' imply in the context of the text?

Reading carelessly Signup and view all the answers

Why was Wachter trying to get the attention of the narrator?

To mock and tease the narrator Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's initial reaction when he entered the classroom late?

M. Hamel greeted him kindly and asked him to take his place quickly Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator feel surprised upon entering the classroom?

Villagers were sitting quietly at the back benches Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about M. Hamel's attire on that day?

He had put on special garments for inspection and prize days Signup and view all the answers

How did M. Hamel address the students when he announced it as the last lesson?

"My children, this is the last lesson I shall give you." Signup and view all the answers

What is the general mood of the village people and students in the classroom?

Sad and solemn Signup and view all the answers

What did Hauser bring with him to the classroom on that day?

An old primer with thumbed edges Signup and view all the answers

What did the Prussian soldiers do in the open field back of the sawmill?

Drill Signup and view all the answers

What did the town hall bulletin-board usually announce?

Drafts Signup and view all the answers

Why did the protagonist think Wachter was making fun of him when he was reading the bulletin?

He teased the protagonist about being late Signup and view all the answers

What did M. Hamel wear on inspection and prize days?

Beautiful green coat and frilled shirt Signup and view all the answers

Who were sitting quietly on the back benches in the classroom?

Village people Signup and view all the answers

What did Hauser bring to the classroom on that day?

'Reader' textbook Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the school on that day according to the narrator?

It was solemn and strange Signup and view all the answers

Short Stories Literature Quiz

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