Question

Franz looked for opportunities to skip school to do what?

• A. Work on hills
• B. Go fishing
• C. Water the plants
• D. Collect bird's eggs

Hint:

In “The Last Lesson,” Franz regrets skipping school earlier, especially when he realizes it is his last French lesson.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

This question is based on the story “The Last Lesson” by Alphonse Daudet. Franz, the narrator, often looked for excuses to avoid going to school.
Step 1: Understand the context of the story.
Franz was not very interested in his studies and preferred outdoor activities. He frequently thought of skipping school to enjoy himself instead of attending classes.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
(A) Work on hills: This is not mentioned in the story.
(B) Go fishing: Although children enjoy fishing, this is not specifically mentioned as Franz’s reason.
(C) Water the plants: This is unrelated to the story.
(D) Collect bird's eggs: This is correct because Franz mentions that he was tempted to skip school to collect bird’s eggs and enjoy the pleasant weather.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Since Franz wanted to collect bird’s eggs instead of attending school, the correct answer is (D).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(D) \, \text{Collect bird's eggs}} \]