Worksheet: The Last Lesson | English Class 12 PDF Download

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Q1: M. Hamel taught ________ in the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine.

Q2: The Prussian rulers discontinued the teaching of ________ in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.

Q3: Franz was afraid of going to school because he had not learned his lesson on ________.

Q4: The old people of the village sat quietly on the ________ benches.

Q5: M. Hamel wrote on the blackboard, “Vive La ________.”

Q6: According to M. Hamel, the French language is the most ________, ________, and ________ language in the world.

Q7: M. Hamel advised the students to keep their mother tongue close to their hearts as it is the key to the ________ of slavery.

Q8: The story is set in the year ________.

Q9: Franz realized the importance of ________ on the day of his last French lesson.

Q10: M. Hamel was forced to teach the last lesson in French due to an order from ________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Franz dreaded going to school.
Reason: He had not learned his lesson on participles.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: M. Hamel wrote on the blackboard, “Vive La France.”
Reason: He wanted to show his love for the French language and his country.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The Prussian rulers discontinued the teaching of French in Alsace and Lorraine.
Reason: They wanted to suppress the cultural identity of the region.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Franz regretted not taking his French lessons seriously earlier.
Reason: He realized the significance of the French language on the day of his last lesson.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: M. Hamel believed that language is the key to the prison of slavery.
Reason: Language empowers people to express their thoughts and ideas freely, breaking the chains of oppression.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Why was Franz afraid of going to school?

Q2: What did Franz notice upon reaching school?

Q3: What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard?

Q4: Why did the Prussian rulers discontinue the teaching of French in Alsace and Lorraine?

Q5: According to M. Hamel, what is the French language?

Q6: Why did M. Hamel dress in his fine Sunday clothes?

Q7: What did Franz realize on the day of his last French lesson?

Q8: Why did M. Hamel advise the students to keep their mother tongue close to their hearts?

Q9: What happened to the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine during the story?

Q10: Who issued the order to discontinue French teaching in Alsace and Lorraine?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Why was M. Hamel dressed in his fine Sunday clothes on that day?

Q2: How did Franz react when he realized that the day's lesson would be the last lesson in French?

Q3: What message did M. Hamel convey about the importance of language?

Q4: How did the Prussian rulers suppress the cultural identity of Alsace and Lorraine?

Q5: Why did Franz fear going to school that day?

Q6: What made Franz realize the importance of the French language?

Q7: How did the villagers react to the last French lesson?

Q8: Why did M. Hamel write, “Vive La France,” on the blackboard?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the impact of the Prussian rulers' decision to discontinue teaching French in Alsace and Lorraine on the cultural identity of the region.

Q2: Reflect on the transformation of Franz's understanding of the French language throughout the story.

Q3: Discuss the role of M. Hamel as a teacher in the story, emphasizing his dedication and love for the French language.

Q4: How does the story "The Last Lesson" highlight the universal importance of language in preserving cultural heritage and identity?