The Last Lesson Quiz - CBSE Class 12 English

Free practice quiz: The Last Lesson (CBSE Class 12 English). 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 12 English practice quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions on The Last Lesson, and 10 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary reason for the villagers' sadness in 'The Last Lesson'?

   1. The impending war.
   2. The loss of a loved one.
   3. The closing of the school.
   4. The arrival of a new teacher.
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   Answer: C. The closing of the school.

   The central theme of the story revolves around the forced closure of the French school due to the Prussian occupation.

2. What symbolic significance does the last lesson hold for the villagers?

   1. It represents the end of education in the region.
   2. It is a mere formality.
   3. It symbolizes the loss of French identity and culture under Prussian rule.
   4. It signifies a transition to a new era of education.
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   Answer: C. It symbolizes the loss of French identity and culture under Prussian rule.

   The last lesson signifies the loss of French cultural identity and the imposition of Prussian rule, highlighting the importance of national identity and linguistic heritage.

3. What does the description of the villagers' attire reveal about their feelings on the day of the last lesson?

   1. They were indifferent.
   2. They were excited for the Prussian rule.
   3. They were ashamed of their negligence.
   4. They were celebratory.
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   Answer: C. They were ashamed of their negligence.

   The villagers' attire reflects their regret and shame for neglecting their language and education, which is now being taken away by the Prussian occupation.

4. How does the narrative structure (first-person perspective) contribute to the emotional impact of the story?

   1. It distances the reader from the events.
   2. It makes the story less relatable.
   3. It provides an objective account of events.
   4. It creates a more intimate and personal connection with the narrator's experience.
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   Answer: D. It creates a more intimate and personal connection with the narrator's experience.

   The first-person narrative allows the reader to intimately experience the narrator's feelings of regret, sadness, and newfound appreciation for his language and culture, thus enhancing the story's emotional impact.

5. Explain the significance of the title, 'The Last Lesson,' in relation to the themes explored in the story.

   1. It is a literal description of a single event.
   2. It refers to a specific lesson in grammar.
   3. It implies the end of an era of French cultural identity.
   4. It is a metaphor for the end of childhood.
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   Answer: C. It implies the end of an era of French cultural identity.

   The title ‘The Last Lesson’ is multi-layered; it signifies not just the end of a school lesson but also the end of an era of French culture and identity under Prussian rule, emphasizing the larger theme of cultural loss.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. How does the narrator's attitude towards learning French change throughout the story?
2. Why is the schoolmaster, M. Hamel, unusually calm and dressed formally on the day of the last lesson?
3. Analyze the significance of the blackboard and its contents in the context of the story.
4. Discuss the role of irony in the story, particularly concerning the narrator's past attitude towards school and learning.
5. Analyze the portrayal of patriotism and nationalism in 'The Last Lesson' and how it is conveyed through the characters and events.

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