The Last Lesson

A poignant classroom scene depicting a teacher and sad students, with posters in French on the walls, set in a small village in Alsace, expressing nostalgia and cultural change.

Discovering "The Last Lesson"

Immerse yourself in the poignant narrative of "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the characters, themes, and literary devices within the story.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Multiple choice questions to challenge your comprehension
  • Insight into the emotional depth of the narrative
  • A chance to reflect on the significance of language and identity
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ReflectiveReader42
1. Who is the narrator of "The Last Lesson"?
Alphonse Daudet
Hamel
Franz
Wachter
2. Who is the author of 'The Last Lesson"?
Franz
Hamel
Wachter
Alphonse Daudet
3. What is the setting for the story "The Last Lesson"?
A small school in Alsace
A small school in Lorraine
A small school near the sawmill
A school in Prussia
4. Whose point of view is the story told to the reader?
From the point of a young student
From the point of Hamel
From the point of Wachter
From the point of the old Hauser
5. What are the themes of the story "The Last Lesson"?
Language
Identity
Importance of Education
All of these
6. What are the character traits of Hamel?
Committed & Inspiring
Dedicated & patriotic
Somber
All of these
7. At the beginning of the story what is Franz's character trait?
Regretful
Reflective
Indifferent
None of these
8. The presence of the villagers indicate
Hamel's commitment
Loss of French language a concern for the entire communityn for the
A sign of regret and nostalgia
All of these
9. The beetles that fly in the classroom represent
The natural world
The people
The French language
None of these
10. The reference to the Fish hooks in the lesson is a
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Irony
11. The cooing of the pigeons and the thought of making them sing in German can be seen as a metaphor for
The cultural imposition that is happening in Alsace
The extent of cultural assimilation happening in the region
The reflection of Franz's sense of helplessness
All of these
12. The bulletin-board in the beginning of the story is in contrast to the ___ in the end of the story?
Blackboard
Hamel's service
Church bell
None of these
13. Hamel's garden is a_____. It indicates the time he has served as a teacher.
Symbol
Metaphor
Simile
Contrast
14. What is ironic about the situation in the classroom as Franz entered it?
Hamel was rude
Hamel was kind
Hamel did not notice
Hamel was late
15. "Scratching of the pens over the paper is
Visual imagery
Auditory imagery
Cue
None of these
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