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प्रश्न
Where does M. Hamel live? Who lived with him?
उत्तर
M. Hamel lived above the school-room. His sister lived with him.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:
Our language is part of our culture and we are proud of it. Describe how regretful M. Hamel and the village elders are for having neglected their native language, French.
The entire classroom, M. Hamel as well as those present in the class, is full of regret. For what and why?
Answer the following question in 120 − 150 words :
How different from usual was the atmosphere at school on the day of the last lesson? (The Last Lesson)
The Last Lesson shows that people suddenly realised how precious their language was to them.
Comment.
The people in this story suddenly realize how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?
Is it possible to carry pride in one’s language too far? Do you know what ‘linguistic chauvinism’ means?
Given below is a survey form. Talk to at least five of your classmates and fill in the information you get in the form.
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Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
What were Franz's feelings as he set out for school and why?
- How was this year for you?
- Are you happy with what you could study this year?
- What did you miss, or could not do?
- What do you plan to do about it- about the things you could not do/study well?
- What was the best moment for you this year?
Form pairs. Write two sentences of two words each.
Form groups of four. Write four sentences of four words each.
Try to write phrases with each word beginning with the same letter.
In what region does the story take place?
In what time period does the story take place?
Think and answer:
What subjects does Franz study in school?
Why did M. Hamel not scold Franz?
With the coming of the Prussians, will language be the only thing that will change? What other changes may take place?
Guess why M. Hamel was leaving the country.
Why does the author say, ‘I never saw him look so tall’?
List the people and their occupations mentioned in the story.
Find five examples of commonly used past participles from the story. For example, said, learnt.
What is the meaning of the following word and phrase in the passage? Choose the correct alternative.
What a thunderclap these words were to me!
Why was Franz sad?
What should people never lose even when they lose freedom?
