Question 1 - Chapter 1 - The Last Lesson - Flamingo - Chapters (Literature) - English Class 12

Read the extract and answer the following questions.

Extract:

I started for school very late that morning and was in great dread of a scolding, especially because M. Hamel had said that he would question us on participles, and I did not know the first word about them. For a moment I thought of running away and spending the day out of doors. It was so warm, so bright! The birds were chirping at the edge of the woods; and in the open field back of the sawmill the Prussian soldiers were drilling. It was all much more tempting than the rule for participles, but I had the strength to resist, and hurried off to school.

(The last lesson)

Question (i)

Why was the narrator in great dread of a scolding from M. Hamel?

1.      He had not done his homework
2.     He had broken a window
3.     He did not know anything about participles
4.      He had skipped the previous class

   Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

(c) He did not know anything about participles

    Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•         📚To answer this question, we need to recall what the narrator said in the extract. He said that he was in great dread of a scolding, especially because M. Hamel had said that he would question them on participles, and he did not know the first word about them.
•           🤔Let's look at the other options and see why they are wrong.
•              A) He had not done his homework. This is not mentioned in the extract, and it is not the main reason why he feared a scolding.
•              B) He had broken a window. This is also not mentioned in the extract, and it is not related to the lesson on participles.
•              D) He had skipped the previous class . This is also not mentioned in the extract, and it is not relevant to his dread of a scolding.
•           ✅Therefore, the correct answer is C) He did not know anything about participles.

Question (ii)

What was the name of the topic that M. Hamel said he would question the students on?

   Answer:

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Answer as written by the student:

 Participles

       Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•           📚To answer this question, we need to recall what M. Hamel said in the extract. He said that he would question the students on participles, which are verb forms that can act as adjectives or nouns.
•           ✅Therefore, the answer is Participles.

Question (iii)

What were the Prussian soldiers doing in the open field back of the sawmill?

      Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

Drilling

       Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•          To answer this question, we need to recall what the narrator saw in the extract. He saw the Prussian soldiers drilling in the open field back of the sawmill. Drilling means practicing military exercises or maneuvers.
•           ✅Therefore, the answer is Drilling.

Question (iv)

How did the weather and the nature make the narrator feel like running away from school?

    Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

 The weather and the nature made the narrator feel like running away from school because they were warm, bright, and cheerful. They contrasted with his fear and boredom of school, and made him long for freedom and fun.

       Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•           🌞To answer this question, we need to describe how the weather and the nature affected the narrator's mood and desire. We can use adjectives and adverbs to show how they were different from his school experience.
•           🌱We can say that the weather and the nature made the narrator feel like running away from school because they were warm, bright, and cheerful. These words show that they were pleasant and inviting, and that they appealed to his senses and emotions.
•           🏫We can also say that they contrasted with his fear and boredom of school, and made him long for freedom and fun. These words show that he was unhappy and uninterested in school, and that he wanted to escape from it and enjoy himself.

Question (v)

 How did the narrator show his responsibility and loyalty by going to school?

   Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

The narrator showed his responsibility and loyalty by going to school because he overcame his temptation and fear, and he decided to learn from his teacher. He also respected his language and culture, which were threatened by the Prussians.

       Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•           🏃‍♂️To answer this question, we need to explain how the narrator's actions and choices demonstrated his character and values. We can use verbs and nouns to show how he behaved and what he cared about.
•           🙌We can say that the narrator showed his responsibility and loyalty by going to school because he overcame his temptation and fear, and he decided to learn from his teacher. These words show that he was strong and dutiful, and that he appreciated his education and his teacher.
•         We can also say that he respected his language and culture, which were threatened by the Prussians. These words show that he was proud and faithful, and that he loved his country and his heritage.

Question (vi)

What does the extract reveal about the narrator's attitude towards his language and education?

    Answer:

Answer as written by the student:

 The extract reveals that the narrator's attitude towards his language and education was indifferent and careless. He did not pay attention to his lessons, he did not study well, and he thought of running away from school. He did not realize their importance until it was too late.

       Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:

•           📖To answer this question, we need to analyze how the narrator's words and actions reflected his feelings and thoughts about his language and education. We can use adjectives and adverbs to show how he was not interested or concerned about them.
•           😴We can say that the extract reveals that the narrator's attitude towards his language and education was indifferent and careless.

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