The Last Lesson — Class 12 MCQs with Answers
Class 12 CBSE English · Chapter 1
30 practice questions · 30 Medium · Updated
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 1, "The Last Lesson". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 30 Medium. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "The Last Lesson", focus on comprehension, grammar and writing skills. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on The Last Lesson, then move to Medium to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 12 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: The Last Lesson (Class 12 English)
Alphonse Daudet's story of the day an order from Berlin ends the teaching of French in Alsace and Lorraine. Told by Franz, a boy who dreads a scolding and instead walks into his last French lesson, it shows a whole village discovering the value of its language on the day it is taken away.
- Alphonse Daudet and the setting
- Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897), a French novelist and short-story writer. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), in which France was defeated by Prussia under Bismarck, and the districts of Alsace and Lorraine passed into Prussian hands.
- Franz that morning
- Late for school and 'in great dread of a scolding', because M. Hamel had said he would question them on participles and Franz 'did not know the first word about them'.
- The temptation
- Warm and bright, birds chirping, and the Prussian soldiers drilling in the open field behind the sawmill — 'all much more tempting than the rule for participles'. He resists.
- The bulletin-board
- A crowd stands before it at the town hall. For two years all bad news had come from there — 'the lost battles, the draft, the orders of the commanding officer'. The blacksmith Wachter calls out that he will get there in plenty of time.
The Last Lesson — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 12 English)
2 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
Who wrote 'The Last Lesson'?
A.Anees JungB.Alphonse Daudet✓ CorrectC.William DouglasD.Selma LagerlöfAnswer: B. Alphonse Daudet
Explanation: The story is credited to Alphonse Daudet.
- Q2Medium
What was unusual about the school that morning?
A.The lessons had already endedB.The classroom was emptyC.It was silent, as quiet as Sunday morning, instead of the usual bustle✓ CorrectD.A new master was teachingAnswer: C. It was silent, as quiet as Sunday morning, instead of the usual bustle
Explanation: Normally there was 'a great bustle... the opening and closing of desks, lessons repeated in unison' — 'But now it was all so still!'
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English The Last Lesson?+
Alphonse Daudet's story of the day an order from Berlin ends the teaching of French in Alsace and Lorraine. Told by Franz, a boy who dreads a scolding and instead walks into his last French lesson, it shows a whole village discovering the value of its language on the day it is taken away. Key ideas include Alphonse Daudet and the setting, Franz that morning, The temptation, The bulletin-board.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 1 (The Last Lesson) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "The Last Lesson": 30 Medium. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "The Last Lesson" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
Are these "The Last Lesson" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "The Last Lesson" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from The Last Lesson (Class 12 English)?+
The questions that matter most test Alphonse Daudet and the setting, Franz that morning, The temptation, The bulletin-board. This page shows 2 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
Is there an online quiz for The Last Lesson?+
Yes — Class 12 English The Last Lesson has timed online quizzes at Medium levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.