Question

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

I heard M. Hamel say to me, "I won't scold you, little Franz: you must feel bad enough, see how it is ! Everyday we have said to ourselves. Bah! I've plenty of time I'll learn it tomorrow. And now you see where we've come out. Ah, that's the great trouble with Alsace; she puts off learning till tomorrow. Now those fellows out there will have the right to say to you. How is it; you pretend to be Frenchmen, and yet you can neither speak nor write your own language?" But, you are not the worst, poor little Franz. We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with".

1. "And now you see where we've come out.'
   The tone of M. Hamel in the above line is that of ______.
   1. kindness
   2. happiness
   3. regret
   4. enthusiasm
2. 'We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with.'
   Select the option, which conveys the meaning of 'reproach' as reflected in the above line.
   
   1. The player received a reprimand for breach of rules.
   2. The students approached the management with a demand for new canteen.
   3. The clerk received a letter of appreciation for his innovative ideas.
   4. She could not find a way to broach the subject with her boss.
3. State whether the following statement is true or false with reference to the extract.
   M. Hamel endorses the belief that there is plenty of time to learn their language.
   
4. Complete the sentence appropriately.
   You must feel bad enough.' Through these words M. Hamel urges the people ______.
5. Identify the line from the text that reinforces the theme of patriotism in the story.
6. She puts off learning till tomorrow. The phrase 'puts off' suggests ______.

Answer 1

1. The tone of M. Hamel in the above line is that of regret.
   Explanation: 
   In this paragraph, M. Hamel expresses remorse in his tone as he discusses the negative effects of procrastination and how it affects pupils' capacity to study and value their native tongue, emphasizing the enormous loss they currently experience.
2. The player received a reprimand for breach of rules.
3. This statement is False.
4. You must feel bad enough.' Through these words M. Hamel urges the people feel that they are losing their country and culture. 
5. Vive La France
6. She puts off learning till tomorrow. The phrase 'puts off' suggests procrastination.