Question

Why were the villagers sitting at the back of the class?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The elders of the village were sitting in the classroom to attend the last French lesson by M. Hamel. They realised the worth of their native language when they came to know that they had lost it

Answer 2

Answer:

The villagers were sitting on the back benches of the class that day as they were sorry that they had not gone to school. They were feeling a pining for their language. They also wanted to thank M. Hamel for his long and faithful service.