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Why do you think was little Franz afraid of being scolded?
M. Hamel, the teacher, had said that he would question them on participles. Franz frankly admits that he was totally ignorant about the topic.
“It was all much more tempting than the rule for participles.” What did Franz find ‘much more tempting’? How did he finally react?
Franz found that it was a very warm and bright day. The birds were chirping at the edge of woods,he had the strength to resist the temptation.
“What can be the matter now?” says Franz. Why, do you think, did he make this comment?
For the last two yeairs they had received all the bad news from the bulletin-board—the lost battle, conscription and the orders of the commanding officer.
Who was Wachter?
Wachter was a blacksmith
What did Wachter ask Franz and why?
He asked Franz not to go so fast to his school. He added that the little boy would get to his school in plenty of time
How did Franz react to wachter?
Franz thought that the blacksmith was making a fun of him. So, he ran to the school and reached there breathless.
What was the usual scene when Franz’s school began in the morning?
when the school began, there was a great bustle. The noise could be heard out in the school. Students opened and closed their desks.
How had Franz hoped to get to his desk?
Franz had to open the door and go in before everybody.
Why had the villagers come to school that day? How did they look?
to thank M. Hamel for his forty years of faithful service. They also wanted to show their respect to the country that was theirs no more, looked sad.
“What a thunderclap these words were to me!” Which were the words that shocked and surprised the narrator?
that it was their last French lesson. Henceforth, only German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. The new master would come the next day
How did Franz react to the declaration: ‘This is your last French lesson’?
The words appeared startling and unexpected like a thunderclap. He now understood why there was a crowd at the bulletin board.
What tempted Franz to stay away from school?
Franz was not prepared Tor the test on participles. The Prussian soldiers were drilling in the open field at the back of sawmill. The birds were chirping.
Who did M. Hamel blame for neglect of learning on the part of boys like Franz?
He thought it typical with the people of Alsace. They would put off learning till tomorrow. Parents are not quite anxious to have their children learn
What did M. Hamel tell them about French language? What did he ask them to do and why?
French was the most beautiful language in the world. It was the clearest and the most logical language. He asked them to guard it among them and never _ forget
How did Franz and other boys enjoy their lesson in writing?
M. Hamel had new copies for them. The words “France, Alsace, France, Alsace” were written on them in a beautiful round hand. The boys set to work quietly.
How did M. Hamel feel and behave during the last lesson?
M. Hamel was solemn and gentle. He sat motionless in his chair during the writing lesson. He gazed at one thing or the other.
