Question

What came as ‘a thunder clap’ to Franz?

Options

• scolding by the teacher

• Berlin order against teaching French

• Franz’s failure in the exams

• defeat of the French forces

Answer 1

Berlin order against teaching French

Explanation:

The news that an order had come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine came as a “thunder clap” to Franz. It suddenly made him realise the value of his French language and the loss he was about to face.