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Why did Mr. Hamel say he wouldn't scold little Franz for getting mixed up on the participles rule?
Why did Mr. Hamel say he wouldn't scold little Franz for getting mixed up on the participles rule?
- Because Franz recited the rule perfectly before.
- Because Franz was feeling bad about his mistake. (correct)
- Because Franz was holding onto his desk tightly.
- Because Mr. Hamel didn't notice Franz's mistake.
What trouble did Mr. Hamel point out about learning?
What trouble did Mr. Hamel point out about learning?
- Learning should only be done in schools.
- People forget what they learn quickly.
- Learning is only valuable when done immediately.
- People often put off learning until later. (correct)
Why did Mr. Hamel mention the Prussians to little Franz?
Why did Mr. Hamel mention the Prussians to little Franz?
- To compare Franz's French knowledge to the Prussians' expectations. (correct)
- To invite Franz to a gathering of Prussian officials.
- To ask Franz about his Prussian heritage.
- To teach Franz about the Prussian language.
What did little Franz realize about his attitude towards learning from Mr. Hamel's words?
What did little Franz realize about his attitude towards learning from Mr. Hamel's words?
What general issue with learning did Mr. Hamel point out that applies to everyone?
What general issue with learning did Mr. Hamel point out that applies to everyone?
What did the blacksmith tell the little boy?
What did the blacksmith tell the little boy?
How did Franz feel when he thought the blacksmith was making fun of him?
How did Franz feel when he thought the blacksmith was making fun of him?
Why was Franz surprised when he reached the school?
Why was Franz surprised when he reached the school?
What did Mr. Hamel say to Franz when he entered the classroom?
What did Mr. Hamel say to Franz when he entered the classroom?
Why did Franz feel relieved when he saw his teacher's attire?
Why did Franz feel relieved when he saw his teacher's attire?
What does the text suggest about Franz's feelings during his last lesson?
What does the text suggest about Franz's feelings during his last lesson?
Why were the village people sitting quietly during Mr. Hamel's lesson?
Why were the village people sitting quietly during Mr. Hamel's lesson?
What did Mr. Hamel reveal to the students during the lesson?
What did Mr. Hamel reveal to the students during the lesson?
Why did Franz feel sad about Mr. Hamel leaving?
Why did Franz feel sad about Mr. Hamel leaving?
What did Franz regret about his attitude towards learning French?
What did Franz regret about his attitude towards learning French?
Why did Mr. Hamel wear his fine clothes for the last lesson?
Why did Mr. Hamel wear his fine clothes for the last lesson?
What was Franz's reaction to realizing it was going to be his last French lesson with Mr. Hamel?
What was Franz's reaction to realizing it was going to be his last French lesson with Mr. Hamel?
