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What historical event is the setting of the story The Last Lesson?
What historical event is the setting of the story The Last Lesson?
The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) in which France was defeated by Prussia led by Bismarck.
What territories were under Prussian control during the time of the story?
What territories were under Prussian control during the time of the story?
Alsace and Lorraine.
What did the crowd gather in front of the bulletin-board usually indicate in the town?
What did the crowd gather in front of the bulletin-board usually indicate in the town?
Bad news such as lost battles, the draft, and orders of the commanding officer.
What did the protagonist consider doing instead of going to school on that particular day?
What did the protagonist consider doing instead of going to school on that particular day?
What was the protagonist in great dread of on the day described in the passage?
What was the protagonist in great dread of on the day described in the passage?