16 Questions
Who is the author of the story 'The Last Lesson'?
Alphonse Daudet
Who is the narrator of the story?
Franz
In which war is the story 'The Last Lesson' set?
Franco-Prussian war
What did M. Hamel teach in his last class?
Participles
What is the main theme of 'The Last Lesson'?
Value of freedom
Which country captured certain districts of France in the Franco-Prussian war?
Prussia
What did M. Hamel announce in his last French lesson?
The cancellation of French language teaching in schools by the Prussians
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
What did M. Hamel blame himself and Franz's parents for during his last lesson?
Making Franz do chores instead of focusing on studies
What did M. Hamel emphasize as the key to redeeming freedom when people are enslaved?
The common language that they share
What did M. Hamel bring for the students during his last French lesson?
New copies and decorations for the classroom
What time did M. Hamel's last lesson end?
When the Prussians blew their trumpets at twelve o'clock
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
Who were sitting on the back benches during M. Hamel's last lesson?
Most of the villagers, including the former mayor and former postmaster
What was the bulletin board announcement that Franz assumed to be bad news?
French would no longer be taught in schools
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
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.
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.
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