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Look at paragraph 2.
Why does Franz not stop to see the message on the bulletin board?

He knows someone will tell him the news later.

He does not expect to find anything that will affect his life.

He is already late for school.

He doesn’t care about the message.

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In paragraph 6, Franz expects to be for arriving late. He is surprised when M. Hamel is to him instead. The teacher’s behavior indicates that happened in the town and prepares the reader for what comes next.

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Look at paragraph 9.
Why does Franz view his books as “old friends” and “forget all about [M. Hamel’s] ruler” and crankiness?

The idea of M. Hamel leaving makes Franz happy, so his books and his teacher’s crankiness don’t seem so bad.

Knowing it is his last day with his teacher helps Franz appreciate what he has.

Franz has gotten stronger, so his books do not feel as heavy, and he arrives at school on time, making his teacher happy with him.

Since the townspeople are watching, Franz wants to make a good impression, so he pretends to enjoy his class.

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Look at paragraph 18.
Why does Franz think M. Hamel looks taller than usual?

The teacher is standing, while all the students are sitting.

Franz has never feared M. Hamel so much.

Franz has gained a new respect for his teacher.

M. Hamel is standing on his chair.

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Part A

At the beginning of the story, Franz must resist.

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Part B
Considering the correct answers from Part A, which detail from the story conveys why Franz’s attitude has changed?

“My last French lesson! Why, I hardly knew how to write!” (paragraph 9)

“When I passed the town hall there was a crowd in front of the bulletin-board.” (paragraph 2)

“‘The order has come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. The new master comes to-morrow.’” (paragraph 8)

“‘Ah, that's the great trouble with Alsace; she puts off learning till to-morrow.’” (paragraph 12)

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In paragraph 20, M. Hamel writes on the chalkboard. From this action, the reader can infer that M. Hamel French.

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Which details from the passage explain why Franz is surprised by M. Hamel’s reaction to him being late? Select two answers.

“I started for school very late that morning and was in great dread of a scolding . . .” (paragraph 1)

“I thought to myself, without stopping: ‘What can be the matter now?’” (paragraph 2)

“You can imagine how I blushed and how frightened I was.” (paragraph 5)

“But the thing that surprised me most was to see, on the back benches that were always empty, the village people sitting quietly like ourselves” (paragraph 7)

“M. Hamel walking up and down with his terrible iron ruler under his arm.” (paragraph 5)

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Put Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel in the order in which Franz experiences them in the story.

Franz has compassion for M. Hamel.
Franz finds M. Hamel to be a strange and grumpy teacher.
Franz is surprised by how M. Hamel is dressed.
Franz respects and admires M. Hamel.

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What can the reader infer about Franz based on how his views change over the course of the story?

Franz is looking forward to M. Hamel leaving.

Franz does not understand why everyone else is upset about the news on the bulletin board.

Franz regrets coming to school that day.

Franz values his French education more after learning he will lose it.

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Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Technological advancements affect how communities educate their children.

Governments should not interfere with local communities.

Children should play whenever they can before they grow up.

Language is an important part of national and cultural identity.

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Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Teachers deserve more respect than they typically receive.

Children should pay attention in school because they could be tested at any moment.

War and political unrest can be a strong influence on the cultural identity of a nation’s citizens.

Education has a significant impact on whether children will support their government when they become adults.

Last Lesson Final Assessment Unit 2

Last Lesson Final Assessment Unit 2

Look at paragraph 2.
Why does Franz not stop to see the message on the bulletin board?

Look at paragraph 9.
Why does Franz view his books as “old friends” and “forget all about [M. Hamel’s] ruler” and crankiness?

Look at paragraph 18.
Why does Franz think M. Hamel looks taller than usual?

Part B
Considering the correct answers from Part A, which detail from the story conveys why Franz’s attitude has changed?

Which details from the passage explain why Franz is surprised by M. Hamel’s reaction to him being late? Select two answers.

Put Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel in the order in which Franz experiences them in the story.

What can the reader infer about Franz based on how his views change over the course of the story?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Look at paragraph 2.
Why does Franz not stop to see the message on the bulletin board?

Read paragraphs 3 and 4. How do paragraphs 3 and 4 hint at later revelations in the story?

Look at paragraph 9.
Why does Franz view his books as “old friends” and “forget all about [M. Hamel’s] ruler” and crankiness?

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
“I think, too, that I had never listened so carefully, and that he had never explained everything with so much patience.”
Why does Franz listen so carefully to his lessons on this day?

Look at paragraph 18.
Why does Franz think M. Hamel looks taller than usual?

Part B
Considering the correct answers from Part A, which detail from the story conveys why Franz’s attitude has changed?

Which details from the passage explain why Franz is surprised by M. Hamel’s reaction to him being late? Select two answers.

Put Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel in the order in which Franz experiences them in the story.

What can the reader infer about Franz based on how his views change over the course of the story?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Read paragraphs 3 and 4. How do paragraphs 3 and 4 hint at later revelations in the story?

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
“I think, too, that I had never listened so carefully, and that he had never explained everything with so much patience.”
Why does Franz listen so carefully to his lessons on this day?

Last Lesson Final Assessment Unit 2

Last Lesson Final Assessment Unit 2

Look at paragraph 2. Why does Franz not stop to see the message on the bulletin board?

Look at paragraph 9. Why does Franz view his books as “old friends” and “forget all about [M. Hamel’s] ruler” and crankiness?

Look at paragraph 18. Why does Franz think M. Hamel looks taller than usual?

Part BConsidering the correct answers from Part A, which detail from the story conveys why Franz’s attitude has changed?

Which details from the passage explain why Franz is surprised by M. Hamel’s reaction to him being late? Select two answers.

Put Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel in the order in which Franz experiences them in the story.

What can the reader infer about Franz based on how his views change over the course of the story?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Look at paragraph 2. Why does Franz not stop to see the message on the bulletin board?

Read paragraphs 3 and 4. How do paragraphs 3 and 4 hint at later revelations in the story?

Look at paragraph 9. Why does Franz view his books as “old friends” and “forget all about [M. Hamel’s] ruler” and crankiness?

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.“I think, too, that I had never listened so carefully, and that he had never explained everything with so much patience.”Why does Franz listen so carefully to his lessons on this day?

Look at paragraph 18. Why does Franz think M. Hamel looks taller than usual?

Part BConsidering the correct answers from Part A, which detail from the story conveys why Franz’s attitude has changed?

Which details from the passage explain why Franz is surprised by M. Hamel’s reaction to him being late? Select two answers.

Put Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel in the order in which Franz experiences them in the story.

What can the reader infer about Franz based on how his views change over the course of the story?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Which option best describes one of the story’s themes?

Read paragraphs 3 and 4. How do paragraphs 3 and 4 hint at later revelations in the story?

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.“I think, too, that I had never listened so carefully, and that he had never explained everything with so much patience.”Why does Franz listen so carefully to his lessons on this day?

Look at paragraph 2.
Why does Franz not stop to see the message on the bulletin board?

Look at paragraph 9.
Why does Franz view his books as “old friends” and “forget all about [M. Hamel’s] ruler” and crankiness?

Look at paragraph 18.
Why does Franz think M. Hamel looks taller than usual?

Part B
Considering the correct answers from Part A, which detail from the story conveys why Franz’s attitude has changed?

Look at paragraph 2.
Why does Franz not stop to see the message on the bulletin board?

Look at paragraph 9.
Why does Franz view his books as “old friends” and “forget all about [M. Hamel’s] ruler” and crankiness?

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
“I think, too, that I had never listened so carefully, and that he had never explained everything with so much patience.”
Why does Franz listen so carefully to his lessons on this day?

Look at paragraph 18.
Why does Franz think M. Hamel looks taller than usual?

Part B
Considering the correct answers from Part A, which detail from the story conveys why Franz’s attitude has changed?

Read this sentence from paragraph 14.
“I think, too, that I had never listened so carefully, and that he had never explained everything with so much patience.”
Why does Franz listen so carefully to his lessons on this day?