The Last Lesson Story Summary and Themes

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What is the primary theme of 'The Last Lesson'?

The impact of war on language and culture (correct)

The joy of winning a war

The art of negotiation during wartime

The importance of mathematics in education

Who conquered the cities of Alsace and Lorraine in 'The Last Lesson'?

Prussia (correct)

Austria

Germany

France

What impact does the political situation of a country have on children based on 'The Last Lesson'?

Children lose interest in education

Children become more rebellious

Children start learning foreign languages

Children develop a love for their mother tongue and culture (correct)

What best describes M Hamel's character in 'The Last Lesson'?

Passionate about teaching French Signup and view all the answers

Why did Franz suddenly develop love and affection for his mother tongue and culture?

Due to losing them in the war Signup and view all the answers

What trait did M Hamel exhibit by taking great pride in introducing French language and culture to his students?

Nationalism and patriotism Signup and view all the answers

Why was Franz late for the class on that particular day?

He stopped to observe Prussian soldiers drilling. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for M Hamel's last French lesson according to the text?

Berlin ordered to stop teaching French and start teaching German. Signup and view all the answers

How did Franz react to the news of the last French lesson?

He had a soft corner for his language, nation, and M Hamel. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the last benches in the classroom filled by villagers on that day?

To applaud M Hamel for his dedicated service. Signup and view all the answers

What did Franz observe about M Hamel as a teacher?

He was strict but kept students hooked to his conversations. Signup and view all the answers

What did the orders from Berlin require in terms of teaching languages?

Teach only German instead of French in all schools. Signup and view all the answers

The Last Lesson Story Summary and Themes

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What is the primary theme of 'The Last Lesson'?

Who conquered the cities of Alsace and Lorraine in 'The Last Lesson'?

What impact does the political situation of a country have on children based on 'The Last Lesson'?

What best describes M Hamel's character in 'The Last Lesson'?

Why did Franz suddenly develop love and affection for his mother tongue and culture?

What trait did M Hamel exhibit by taking great pride in introducing French language and culture to his students?

Why was Franz late for the class on that particular day?

What was the reason for M Hamel's last French lesson according to the text?

How did Franz react to the news of the last French lesson?

Why were the last benches in the classroom filled by villagers on that day?

What did Franz observe about M Hamel as a teacher?

What did the orders from Berlin require in terms of teaching languages?

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