Read the extract given and answer the questions that follow: While I was wondering about it all, M. Hamel mounted his chair, and, in the same grave and gentle tone which he had used to me, said, "My children, this is the last lesson I shall give you. The order has come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. The new master comes tomorrow. This is your last French lesson. I want you to be very attentive." What a thunderclap these words were to me! Oh, the wretches; that was what they had put up at the town-hall!1. Who are 'the wretches' Franz refers to in this extract? A. the French B. the Prussians C. the village people D. the school children2. Why does M. Hamel tell everyone to be 'very attentive'? A. He wants to quiz them on the last lesson later in the day. B. He wants to inform them of his wish to retire as a teacher. C. He wants to tell them about the new language they will soon learn. D. He wants to teach them as much of their language as possible in that class.3. What does the order from Berlin signify? A. the blending of two different cultures. B. the imposition of one culture over another C. the peaceful coexistence of multiple cultures D. the universal recognition of one culture as superior4. This line from the extract depicts Franz's __________.What a thunderclap these words were to me!A. confusion about the new language B. astonishment at a wasted opportunity C. disappointment in M. Hamel's teaching D. anger towards the people of the village5. Select the option that uses 'mounted' as used in the extract. A. Salima mounted the bicycle and rode downhill. B. Peter mounted the platform to a rousing welcome. C. Satyajeet bit his nails as the tension mounted in the game. D. Kimpi mounted a protest by refusing to talk to her sister all day.