The Last Class

Which of the following BEST describes the narrator's thoughts on his way to school?

• He is reviewing his teachings so he can do well in Monsieur Hamel's class.

• He thinks of turning around to go home because he is feeling sick.

• He is eager to learn from his teacher because he is the best student in his class.

• He considers avoiding class because he does not understand the teachings.

The feeling in Frantz's classroom is...

• gloomy because their German school can longer teach French.

• excited because Monsieur Hamel is becoming the school principal.

• anxious because they did not study for the surprise French test.

• frustrated because Frantz's lateness disrupted the entire class.

Which of the following BEST describes Frantz's reaction to the cancellation of French lessons?

• He is tired after carrying his heavy bookks so far to school.

• He is glad that he worked hard to learn French.

• He regrets that he did not take the class more seriously.

• He is ashamed that he did not bring a thank you gift.

Monsieur Hamel responds to Frantz's performance by...

• blaming himself and other adults for not showing children the value of education.

• threatening to tell Frantz's parents that he is not really studying.

• asking one of Frantz's classmates to help him with his learning.

• scolding Frantz for not understanding the value of education.

Which of the following BEST describes the last class?

• The students work harder than usual.

• Everyone sits around to talk about their favorite lessons.

• They review the same examples from the day before.

• It is just as loud and disruptive as usual.

Which of the following BEST describes how everyone in the room reacts to the final class?

• With sadness and disappointment; they can't stop crying over their loss.

• With confusion; they still do not undertstand why they cannot learn French.

• With pride and regret; they never valued the class until the last day.

• With excitement; they were looking forward to meeting their new teacher.