The Last Lesson

Franz thinks "Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?" What could this mean?

• Harsh orders will be passed.

• Franz has a poor understanding of a pigeon's capabilities.

• When people are deprived of their essence, their surroundings are affected.

• The Germans will rob France of their language.

'The Last Lesson' highlights which human tendency?

• Male chauvinism

• Procrastination

• Disrespect

• Avarice

The story takes place against the backdrop of the:

• Alsace-Prussian war

• Franco-German war

• Invasion of Alsace and Lorraine by Netherlands

• Franco-Prussian war

Who were the people present at M. Hamel's last lesson?

• School children

• M. Hamel's friends

• Old men

• Mayor, postmaster and other villagers

M. Hamel wrote 'Vive La France' on the board because of his:

• Anger and chauvinism

• Sadness and patriotism

• Nostalgia and emotional outburst

• Love for the school and teaching

Why does the author urge the reader to respect one's language in this story?

• As it is the key to freedom

• It is your culture and heritage

• You can express yourself

• It is what makes you respect the country

"Then he opened us a grammar and read us our lesson. I was amazed to see how well I understood it. All he said seemed so easy, so easy!"

Why do you think this was the case?

• Franz had never listened so intently before

• There were no distractions

• M. Hamel was teaching in a completely different method

• The teacher was explaining everything with so much patience

What was unusual about M. Hamel's attire that day?

• He was wearing traditional French clothes

• He was wearing a brand new outfit

• He was wearing clothes he wore on prize days

• He was wearing clean clothes

What does the bulletin board signify?

• Linguistic chauvinism

• Loss of language and freedom

• Ignorance of young children to serious issues

• Oppression of Prussian occupiers

Why did Hamel blame the children's parents?

• They preferred their kids to work in farms

• They were rude to M. Hamel

• They were not strict

• They liked Prussians