Look at the statements given below. Choose the option that correctly identifies which statements are fact and which are opinion: (a) By sitting in the class, the elders of Alsace showed their respect for M. Hamel. (b) The elders were regretting that they did not learn their mother tongue. (c) The elders did not appreciate the faithful service of M. Hamel and were only there to bid farewell to the teacher. (d) The teacher was sorrowful as he was to leave not only his students but also the school which he had nurtured.

THE LAST LESSON by Alphonse Daudet - PASSAGE-1    
I started for school very late that morning and was in great dread of a scolding, especially because M. Hamel had said that he would question us on participles, and I did not know the first word about them. For a moment, I thought of running away and spending the day out of doors. It was so warm, so bright!    

Directions: Read each of the following passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.