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What is Franz's initial attitude towards learning French under M.Hamel?
What is Franz's initial attitude towards learning French under M.Hamel?
- He is disinterested and dislikes his teacher. (correct)
- He is eager to learn and respects his teacher.
- He is scared of failing and highly motivated to learn.
- He is indifferent and neutral towards the subject and his teacher.
Why does Franz suddenly become interested in learning French on M.Hamel's last day?
Why does Franz suddenly become interested in learning French on M.Hamel's last day?
- He discovers that French is the most beautiful language in the world.
- He receives a reward for participating in the last lesson.
- He realizes the importance of the French language in their culture.
- He learns that German will replace French in their school curriculum. (correct)
What does M.Hamel emphasize as the key to escaping from the prison of slavery?
What does M.Hamel emphasize as the key to escaping from the prison of slavery?
- Respecting one's teacher
- Learning a logical language
- Mastering the German language
- Guarding one's language (correct)
Why does Franz feel that one's language cannot be taken away?
Why does Franz feel that one's language cannot be taken away?
Why is the village filled with sorrow and patriotism on the last day of Mr. Hamel's teaching?
Why is the village filled with sorrow and patriotism on the last day of Mr. Hamel's teaching?
Why does learning one's mother tongue become crucial for the people in Alsace?
Why does learning one's mother tongue become crucial for the people in Alsace?
Why does Mr. Hamel emphasize the importance of preserving the French language in the classroom?
Why does Mr. Hamel emphasize the importance of preserving the French language in the classroom?
How does Franz's attitude towards learning French change suddenly?
How does Franz's attitude towards learning French change suddenly?
How does Mr. Hamel's departure from the town impact the students like Franz?
How does Mr. Hamel's departure from the town impact the students like Franz?
Why does Franz compare the French language to a natural sound made by doves (kabootars) in the text?
Why does Franz compare the French language to a natural sound made by doves (kabootars) in the text?
