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प्रश्न
Based on your discussion above, what do you think the story is about?
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उत्तर
The story is about human love, mutual understanding and sincerity. It teaches us that we should be courteous and considerate towards others. We should care for others and work not only for ourselves but also for the happiness of others. We should be honest and hard working.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What are the qualities of a "gentleman"? Work with your partner and complete the following web-chart by listing the qualities of a gentleman.

Now read the story given below. Your teacher may use a variety of techniques for
different parts of the story e.g.
• Silent reading
• One student reading aloud to the whole class
• Students reading in small groups
• Dramatised reading in small groups
Jacopo asked the narrator to drive them to Poleta Why was Nicola uncomfortable with it?
The author chose to remain silent on their return journey because he thought the boys ______.
Based on your reading of the story answer the following question by ticking the
correct option.
The author did not speak to the boys on their return journey because.
What do you understand by the following statement?
He coloured deeply under his sunburn, then grew pale.
What do you understand by the following statement?
Yet in both these boyish faces there was a seriousness which was far beyond their years.
Answer the following question briefly.
Why didn't Luigi, the driver, approve of the two boys?
Answer the following question briefly.
Why were the narrator and his companion impressed by the two boys?
Why was the author surprised to see Nicola and Jacopo working as shoeshine
boys?
Why were the boys in the deserted square at night? What character traits do they
exhibit?
Answer the following question briefly.
When the narrator asks the boys about their plans, they are evasive. Why don't
they disclose their problems?
Do you think the boys looked after Lucia willingly? Give reasons for your answer.
After her brothers' visit, Lucia writes a page in her diary about her past life and
her present situation. As Lucia, write the diary entry in about 150 words.
Listen to an excerpt from the diary of a 13 year old girl Zlata Fillipovic who writes of the horrors of war in Sarajevo in her book Zlata’s Diary.
As you listen, complete the following statements.
1. The first sign of approaching war was …………………………………………….
2. The family went into the cellar when ………………………………………………
3. The 'awful cellar' was the only place that could save their lives because …………………
4. Zlata's friend, Nina died when ………………………………………………….......
5. Zlata and her father were worried about her mother's safety because ......................…
Answer the following question:
What will Shakespeare's friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment?
