Class 12 English - Flamingo - Chapter The Last Lesson NCERT Solutions | What was Franz expected to be prepared w

Franz thinks, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” What could this mean?
(There could be more than one answer.)

The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?

What changes did the order from Berlin cause in school that day?

How did Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel and school change?

What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day?

What had been put up on the bulletin-board?

What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?

What is the “misadventure” that William Douglas speaks about?

From where did the peddler get the idea of the world being a rattrap?

Strike out what is not true in the following.

a. Rajkumar Shukla was
    (i) a sharecropper.
    (ii) a politician.
    (iii) delegate.
    (iv) a landlord.

b. Rajkumar Shukla was
    (i) poor.
    (ii) physically strong.
    (iii) illiterate.

What does the writer mean by ‘the fiery misery’ of those subjected to make-up’?

What are some of the positive views on interviews?

Where was it most likely that the two girls would find work after school?

What explanations does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?

What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?

Why was he amused by this idea?

Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on?

Subbu is described as a many-sided genius. List four of his special abilities.

What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?

Why was the Moral Rearmament Army welcomed at the Studios?

What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?

Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?

How would you describe the character and temperament of Sophie’s father?

Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than any other person? From her perspective, what did he symbolise?

Does Geoff believe what Sophie says about her meeting with Danny Casey?

Why did Sophie wriggle when Geoff told her father that she had met Danny Casey?