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What is Franz's initial attitude towards studying French?
What is Franz's initial attitude towards studying French?
- He is diligent
- He is enthusiastic
- He is fearful
- He is indifferent (correct)
What event leads to Franz suddenly becoming interested in learning French?
What event leads to Franz suddenly becoming interested in learning French?
- His classmates' sudden improvement in French
- A visit from the German authorities
- The arrival of a new teacher
- M. Hamel's last lesson (correct)
Why does M. Hamel express regret and blame himself during his last lesson?
Why does M. Hamel express regret and blame himself during his last lesson?
- For not instilling a love for learning in his students earlier (correct)
- For not being strict enough with his students
- For not teaching grammar properly
- For not emphasizing the importance of French language
What does M. Hamel consider as a key to escape from the prison of slavery?
What does M. Hamel consider as a key to escape from the prison of slavery?
Why do the village men attend M. Hamel's last lesson?
Why do the village men attend M. Hamel's last lesson?
What is Franz's reaction as he realizes it is M. Hamel's last lesson?
What is Franz's reaction as he realizes it is M. Hamel's last lesson?
Why does Mr. Hamel emphasize the importance of learning and preserving one's language?
Why does Mr. Hamel emphasize the importance of learning and preserving one's language?
What does Franz learn about the significance of language through Mr. Hamel's actions?
What does Franz learn about the significance of language through Mr. Hamel's actions?
How does the text suggest that language is integral to national pride?
How does the text suggest that language is integral to national pride?
Why does Franz feel defeated by the Germans' suppression of French language education?
Why does Franz feel defeated by the Germans' suppression of French language education?
What motivates Mr. Hamel to focus on teaching French language despite adversity?
What motivates Mr. Hamel to focus on teaching French language despite adversity?
How does Franz's experience highlight the theme of linguistic preservation in 'The Last Lesson'?
How does Franz's experience highlight the theme of linguistic preservation in 'The Last Lesson'?
Why does Franz feel that it is not possible to take away one's language?
Why does Franz feel that it is not possible to take away one's language?
What was the reason for Franz's dislike towards M. Hamel?
What was the reason for Franz's dislike towards M. Hamel?
Why were the villagers also present for M. Hamel's 'last lesson'?
Why were the villagers also present for M. Hamel's 'last lesson'?
How did Franz feel when he realized he had not learned his mother tongue, French?
How did Franz feel when he realized he had not learned his mother tongue, French?
Why did Franz begin to take an interest in learning his mother tongue suddenly?
Why did Franz begin to take an interest in learning his mother tongue suddenly?
