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प्रश्न
Jacopo asked the narrator to drive them to Poleta Why was Nicola uncomfortable with it?
विकल्प
Did not want a stranger to become involved with their plans.
Preferred going to Poleta by train so that he could enjoy the scenery.
Did not want to ask anyone for favours.
Preferred avoiding help from someone he did not know well.
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उत्तर
Did not want to ask anyone for favours.
Explanation:
Nicola objects, saying, “We could not think of troubling you, sir,” and looks vexed at Jacopo, showing he was reluctant to impose or ask for help.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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
What impressed the narrator the most about the boys?
Their ______.
The narrator decided against going inside Lucia's room as ______.
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?
"We do many things, sir," Nicola answered seriously. He glanced at us hopefully.
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?
He smiled uncomfortably. "Just plans, sir," he answered in a low voice.
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?
Why was the author surprised to see Nicola and Jacopo working as shoeshine
boys?
Answer the following question briefly.
How were the boys useful to the author?
Why were the boys in the deserted square at night? What character traits do they
exhibit?
The narrator asks the boys, “Must you work so hard? You both look rather tired.”
The boys replied, “We are not complaining, sir.” What do you learn about the boys
from their reply?
Appearances are deceptive. Discuss with reference to the two boys.
Do you think the boys looked after Lucia willingly? Give reasons for your answer.
As the narrator, write an article on the lesson of love, faith and trust that you have
learnt from the two young boys of Verona.
Answer the following question:
What will Shakespeare's friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment?
Read the given excerpt and answer the questions briefly.
| “Well," I said, "we're leaving on Monday. Is there anything I can do for you before we go?" Nicola shook his head, but suddenly Jacopo said, “Sir," he burst out, "every Sunday we make a visit to the country, to Poleta, 30 kilometres from here. Usually we hire bicycles. But tomorrow, since you are so kind, you might send us in your car." I had already told Luigi he might have the Sunday off. However, I answered, “I'll drive you out myself." There was a pause. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation. "We could not think of troubling you, sir." "It won't be any trouble." |
- Identify the phrase that indicates that the visit to Poleta on Sundays is significant as a routine or tradition. (1)
- What does the narrator's offer to drive the brothers to Poleta reveal about his character? (1)
- Why was there a pause after the narrator’s offer? (1)
- State one reason why Jacopo might have wanted a car ride despite the choice of hired bicycles? (1)
