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प्रश्न
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 ......................…
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उत्तर
- that people were leaving Sarajeno and crowding the airport, train and bus stations.
- the shooting started.
- their bedrooms faced the hills that was too dangerous a situation and the cellar was the safest place
- a shell fell in the park and a piece of sharpnel lodged in her brain.
- two shells exploded in the street and one in the market where her mother had gone and she had still not come home. They feared if she was alive.
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What are the qualities of a "gentleman"? Work with your partner and complete the following web-chart by listing the qualities of a gentleman.
Based on your discussion above, what do you think the story is about?
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?
He smiled uncomfortably. "Just plans, sir," he answered in a low voice.
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?
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?
Answer the following question briefly.
When the narrator asks the boys about their plans, they are evasive. Why don't
they disclose their problems?
How does the story 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' promise hope for society?
The narrator realises why Nicola and Jacopo work so hard. Yet he does not go in to meet their sister nor does he speak to them about what he learns from the nurse. Working in groups, discuss the following aspects of the story and share your views with the class.
a) The love, devotion and the family values Nicola and Jacopo display.
b) Their pride in themselves and their family
c) The trust they place in the narrator
d) The reason the narrator does not disclose to them that he knows their secret.
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.
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)
