AHSEC Class 12 The Last Lesson Questions Answers for 2026 Exam [HS 2nd Year English Solution]

ASSEB (AHSEC) Class 12 English: The Last Lesson Question Answers

These HS 2nd Year The Last Lesson Notes help you in your preparation. You can use ASSEB Class 12 The Last Lesson Solution during your preparation.

We have provided all the most important questions, with previous year questions highlighted, which helps you understand question trends.

Chapter - 1 The Last Lesson

Important Questions Answers

VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS ~1 Marks

1. Who is the 'I' here? (HS 2012)

ANS: The I here refers to little Franz.

1. What did M. Hamel do when he wanted to go on a holiday? (HS 2013)

ANS: Whenever M. Hamel wanted to go on a holiday or for fishing, he just gave his students also a holiday.

1. Why was the lesson called the 'Last Lesson'? (HS 2014)

ANS: It was the last lesson as an order from Berlin came that only German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine from the very next day.

1. What had been put up on the bulletin board? (HS 2014)

ANS: An order from Berlin that German language was to be imposed on the people of Alsace and Lorraine was put up on the bulletin board.

1. What did M Hamel write at the end of the class? (HS 2015)

ANS: "Vive la France !"

1. What did Franz think 'for a moment'? (HS 2016)

ANS: For a moment Franz thought of running away and spending the glorious day outdoors in a more pleasurable manner.

1. What was written in the new copies brought by M. Hamel for the students in a beautiful round hand? (HS 2017)

ANS: The words 'France, Alsace' were written in the new copies brought by M. Hamel for the students in a beautiful round hand.

1. What is the name of the blacksmith in "The Last Lesson"? (HS 2018)

ANS: The blacksmith in "The Last lesson" was Witcher.

1. What is the Name of the river mentioned in "The Last Lesson"? (HS 2019)

ANS: The Name of the river mentioned in "The Last Lesson" is Saar.

1. Who is the writer of the story "The Last Lesson"? (HS 2022, 2023)

ANS: Alphonse Daudet.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS ~2 Marks

1. Why did little Franz want to spend his day outdoors? (HS 2012)

ANS: M. Hamel announced that he would question his students on participles. But Franz had not prepared his lessons and had also started late for school. So, he feared a scolding from his teacher, M. Hamel.

1. What are M Hamel's views about the French language? (HS 2012, 2013, 2016)

ANS: According to M Hamel, the French language was the world's most beautiful, clearest, and logical language and therefore it should be guarded and should not be forgotten by them.

1. What was the commotion that Franz anticipated in the classroom? (HS 2013, 2015)

ANS: Franz anticipated the usual scenario on reaching the school, the opening and closing of desks, lessons repeated in unison very loud, and the teacher's ruler's rapping on the table.

1. Why was the lesson called the last lesson? (HS 2014)

ANS: An order had come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.

1. What had been put up in the bulletin board? (HS 2014)

ANS: An order had come from Berlin, German language was to be imposed on the people of Alsace and Lorraine.

1. What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school? (HS 2015)

ANS: Franz was expected to be prepared with participles that day for school, as Mr. Hamel said that he would question them on participles.

1. Why did Franz want to spend his day outdoors? (HS 2016, 2017)

ANS: Franz had been very late for school that day. M. Hamel said that he would question them on "participles". Franz knew nothing about them.

1. Why did M. Hamel not blame Franz alone for his inability to learn? (HS 2017)

ANS: M. Hamel did not blame Franz alone for neglecting his studies; he blamed the parents who preferred their children to not go to school.

1. What does the sentence "Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?" suggest? (HS 2018, 2025)

ANS: It suggests that the Germans were harsh and hostile rulers.

1. What words did M. Hamel write on the blackboard before dismissing the last class? (HS 2019)

ANS: M. Hamel wrote the phrase, 'Vive La France! ', which meant 'Long live France'.

1. What would Franz love to do on that sunny morning instead of going to school? (HS 2019)

ANS: Franz thought of running away and spending the day outdoors.

1. According to M. Hamel, what is the great trouble with Alsace? (HS 2020)

ANS: The ‘great trouble with Alsace’ is that its inhabitants keep on procrastinating and put off learning till tomorrow.

1. Why did M. Hamel write "Vive La France" before dismissing his class? (HS 2023)

ANS: M. Hamel wrote "Vive La France" as a gesture of love, respect, and pride towards his country.

1. What changes came over Franz after he heard M. Hamel's announcement? (HS 2023)

ANS: Franz found out that M. Hamel would not teach him French anymore, which changed his attitude towards his teacher and school.

1. How different was the atmosphere at school on the day of the last lesson? (2022)

ANS: The entire school seemed strange and solemn; the villagers were sitting quietly to thank M. Hamel.

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS ~5 Marks

1. What was the order from Berlin? How did that order affect the people of Alsace? (HS 2012)

ANS: The order stated that only German will be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. It caused an unusual silence in the school, and villagers attended to show respect for M. Hamel.

1. Describe the unusual things that Franz noticed on the day of the last lesson. (HS 2013, 2017)

ANS: The entire school seemed strange and solemn, with villagers sitting quietly to thank M. Hamel for his service.

1. How does M. Hamel make the people realize their responsibility for not learning their language well? (HS 2020)

ANS: M. Hamel pointed out that both the children’s parents and himself were to blame for the neglect of learning.

1. Give a character sketch of M. Hamel. (HS 2025)

ANS: M. Hamel was a strict but deeply dedicated teacher, who emphasized the importance of the French language and his love for his country.