The Last Lesson by Alphonse Daudet Summary
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Why were French teachers ordered to leave the Lorraine and Alsace districts in the year 1870?

  • To take a break from teaching
  • To teach German to the students
  • Due to the discontinuation of teaching French (correct)
  • To participate in a teacher exchange program
  • What was the impact of the Prussian rule on Lorraine and Alsace according to the text?

  • Improved education system
  • Increased cultural activities
  • Closer ties with France
  • Lack of access to French education (correct)
  • How did one student initially feel about M.Hamel in 'The Last Lesson'?

  • Was afraid of him (correct)
  • Disliked him intensely
  • Was indifferent towards him
  • Admired him greatly
  • What did the student realize about the importance of learning his language during his last lesson?

    <p>The importance of learning his language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was M.Hamel unable to stay in his old school in 'The Last Lesson'?

    <p>An order for French teachers to leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    The Last Lesson

    • French teachers were ordered to leave the Lorraine and Alsace districts in 1870 due to the Prussian rule.
    • The Prussian rule had a significant impact on Lorraine and Alsace, resulting in the suppression of French language and culture.
    • The student initially felt indifferent and unmotivated about M.Hamel's lessons, but this changed during the last lesson.
    • The student realized the importance of learning his language and culture, especially during the last lesson, when it was being taken away from him.
    • M.Hamel was unable to stay in his old school because the Prussian authorities ordered the French teachers to leave the region.

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    Explore the summary of 'The Last Lesson' by Alphonse Daudet, which narrates the events of 1870 when France was captured by Prussian forces under Bismarck. Discover how the districts of Lorraine and Alsace came under Prussian rule, leading to the discontinuation of French teaching and the departure of French teachers like M.Hamel.

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