What did Frantz expect to see and hear when he entered the classroom? Why was he surprised? What unexpected things met his eyes?
2.
Why were the village elder attending the French class?
3.
The students and the elders of Alsace suddenly realised how dear their language was to them. How does this realisation dawn on them? What signs do we see of this realisation?
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Was there a change in the teacher's attitude that day? What was/ were the changes(s)?
5.
What was the general attitude of the villagers towards the education of children?
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How did the teacher dismiss his last class? Why did he it in such a manner?