Quiz on 'The Last Lesson' by Alphonse Daudet

What is the setting of 'The Last Lesson'?

• Marseille

• Paris

• Alsace-Lorraine

• Berlin

Who is the narrator of the story?

• A villager

• Franz

• A Prussian soldier

• M. Hamel

What subject is being taught in the last lesson?

• Mathematics

• History

• French

• German

What event prompts the last French lesson?

• A national holiday

• A teacher's retirement

• The Franco-Prussian War

• A school closure

How does Franz feel about going to school on the last day?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Reluctant

• Happy

What does M. Hamel announce to the class?

• It is their last French lesson

• They will learn German

• They will have a field trip

• They will have a new teacher

Who is seated in the back pews of the classroom?

• Parents and villagers

• Other students

• School officials

• Prussian soldiers

What theme is explored in 'The Last Lesson'?

• Adventure

• Linguistic chauvinism

• The joy of learning

• Friendship

What does the story highlight about political decisions?

• They are always beneficial

• They can affect ordinary people's lives

• They are only relevant to politicians

• They have no impact on education

What does Franz dread facing M. Hamel about?

• His late arrival

• His lack of interest

• His poor grades

• His behavior