The Last Lesson: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
The Last Lesson is chapter 1 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Alphonse Daudet's story set in Alsace after the Franco-Prussian War
- Franz's reluctance and the unusual quiet of the school
- M. Hamel's last French lesson and his pride in the language
- Villagers at the back benches and their regret
- 'Vive La France!' and the theme of linguistic chauvinism and love for one's language
What examiners usually ask
- What was unusual about the school on the day of the last lesson?
- 'When a people are enslaved, as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they had the key to their prison.' Explain
- How did Franz's feelings about M. Hamel and school change during the lesson?
Exam tip
The 'key to their prison' quotation and the Prussians' order about teaching only German are tested every year; also mention the pigeons ('will they make them sing in German?') as Franz's ironic question for extra depth.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from The Last Lesson for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is The Last Lesson in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. The Last Lesson is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise The Last Lesson MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.