The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet
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What tempted the narrator to consider running away?

  • Warm weather and bright sunshine
  • Chirping birds at the edge of the woods
  • Prussian soldiers drilling in the field
  • All of the above (correct)

What subject did M. Hamel say he would question the students on?

  • History
  • Participles (correct)
  • Geography
  • Mathematics

Where did the narrator see a crowd gathered?

  • In front of the school
  • In front of the bakery
  • In front of the town hall (correct)
  • In front of the sawmill

What type of news had been received from the bulletin board in the past?

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Was the narrator in great dread of a scolding because M. Hamel had said that he would question the students on participles?

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Who called after the narrator as he hurried past the town hall?

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Did the narrator have the strength to resist and hurried off to school despite the tempting distractions?

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Was there a crowd in front of the bulletin board when the narrator passed the town hall?

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Did the birds chirping at the edge of the woods and the Prussian soldiers drilling tempt the narrator to consider running away?

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Did the blacksmith, Wachter, call after the narrator as he hurried by the bulletin board?

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Why was the narrator tempted to run away?

The narrator was tempted to run away due to the distractions of the birds, the blacksmith calling, and the sight of Prussian soldiers drilling.

What subject did M. Hamel announce he would test on?

M. Hamel announced that he would test the students on participles, a grammar topic.

Where did the narrator see a crowd gathered?

A crowd of people had gathered in front of the town hall, where the bulletin board was located.

What kind of news was previously announced on the bulletin board?

The bulletin board had previously been used to announce various news, including declarations of war, orders for conscription, and decrees from the government.

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Was the narrator afraid of M. Hamel's test on participles?

Yes, the narrator was very afraid of being scolded because M. Hamel had announced a test on participles.

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Who called after the narrator near the town hall?

The blacksmith, Wachter, called after the narrator as he hurried past the town hall.

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Did the narrator resist the temptations and go to school?

Yes, despite the temptations, the narrator resisted and rushed to school.

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Was there a crowd in front of the bulletin board?

Yes, when the narrator passed the town hall, there was a crowd in front of the bulletin board.

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What tempted the narrator to consider running away?

The sounds of birds, the blacksmith's voice, and the sight of Prussian soldiers drilling tempted the narrator to run away.

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Did Wachter call out to the narrator?

Yes, the blacksmith, Wachter, called out to the narrator as he rushed past the bulletin board.

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Study Notes

Factors Influencing the Narrator's Decision

  • The narrator considered running away due to the tempting distractions of the birds chirping at the edge of the woods and the Prussian soldiers drilling.

M. Hamel's Lesson Plan

  • M. Hamel announced that he would question the students on the subject of participles.

Scene at the Town Hall

  • The narrator saw a crowd gathered in front of the bulletin board at the town hall.
  • The crowd was present when the narrator passed the town hall, suggesting that the news received from the bulletin board was significant.

Narrator's Anxiety and Motivation

  • The narrator was in great dread of a scolding from M. Hamel, which motivated them to hurry to school despite the tempting distractions.
  • The narrator lacked the strength to resist the distractions and hurried off to school.
  • The blacksmith, Wachter, called after the narrator as they hurried by the bulletin board, further highlighting the distractions.

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Test your knowledge of "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet with this quiz. Explore questions about the story's themes, characters, and plot points. Delve into the emotional and historical context of this poignant tale set during the Franco-Prussian War.

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