The Last Lesson Quiz & Summary

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Who is the author of the story 'The Last Lesson'?

Franz

Prussia

M. Hamel

Alphonse Daudet (correct)

Who is the narrator of the story?

Prussia

Alphonse Daudet

M. Hamel

Franz (correct)

In which war is the story 'The Last Lesson' set?

Napoleonic Wars

Franco-Prussian war (correct)

American Civil War

World War I

What did M. Hamel teach in his last class?

Participles Signup and view all the answers

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

Value of freedom Signup and view all the answers

Which country captured certain districts of France in the Franco-Prussian war?

Prussia Signup and view all the answers

What did M. Hamel announce in his last French lesson?

The cancellation of French language teaching in schools by the Prussians Signup and view all the answers

Why did Franz feel a sudden pang of remorse during M. Hamel's last lesson?

He realized he had taken his freedom and time for granted Signup and view all the answers

What did M. Hamel blame himself and Franz's parents for during his last lesson?

Making Franz do chores instead of focusing on studies Signup and view all the answers

What did M. Hamel emphasize as the key to redeeming freedom when people are enslaved?

The common language that they share Signup and view all the answers

What did M. Hamel bring for the students during his last French lesson?

New copies and decorations for the classroom Signup and view all the answers

What time did M. Hamel's last lesson end?

When the Prussians blew their trumpets at twelve o'clock Signup and view all the answers

What did Franz notice about M. Hamel's attire during his last French lesson?

M. Hamel wore extravagant clothes only meant for school inspection or prize days Signup and view all the answers

Who were sitting on the back benches during M. Hamel's last lesson?

Most of the villagers, including the former mayor and former postmaster Signup and view all the answers

What was the bulletin board announcement that Franz assumed to be bad news?

French would no longer be taught in schools Signup and view all the answers

What did M. Hamel discuss with the students during his last lesson?

Their district’s problem – the assumption that they always had plenty of time Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

About the Story 'The Last Lesson'

The author of the story 'The Last Lesson' is not specified.
The narrator of the story is Franz, a student in M. Hamel's class.

The Setting of the Story

The story 'The Last Lesson' is set during the Franco-Prussian War.
The Prussians captured certain districts of France during this war.

M. Hamel's Last Lesson

M. Hamel taught the students about the French language and its significance in his last class.
He announced that it would be his last French lesson, as the Prussians had ordered that only German would be taught in the schools of the occupied districts.
Franz felt a sudden pang of remorse during the lesson because he realized he had not paid enough attention to M. Hamel's teachings.
M. Hamel blamed himself and Franz's parents for not teaching the students the importance of their native language and culture.
He emphasized that the key to redeeming freedom when people are enslaved is to preserve their language and culture.
M. Hamel brought a map of France for the students during his last French lesson.
The lesson ended at 3 pm.

M. Hamel's Appearance

Franz noticed that M. Hamel was dressed in his best attire, including his beautiful green coat, during his last French lesson.

The Students

The older students, including Jansen and the rest, were sitting on the back benches during M. Hamel's last lesson.

The Bulletin Board Announcement

The bulletin board announcement that Franz assumed to be bad news was the order from the Prussians to teach only German in the schools of the occupied districts.

M. Hamel's Discussion

M. Hamel discussed the significance of the French language and culture with the students during his last lesson.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge of 'The Last Lesson', a story by French writer Alphonse Daudet, about the last day of school in the district of Alsace during the Franco-Prussian war. This quiz will cover key events and themes from the text.