Question

why had the elders attended class that day​

Answer 1

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The elders of the village were present in the classroom to attend the last French lesson by Mr. Hamel. They not only paid their respects and tribute to Mr. Hamel but also showed their interest towards their own language which was, perhaps, being taught for the last time in the village.