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प्रश्न
What was the driving force that made the boys do various jobs?
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उत्तर
In the war-hit Verona, everything was difficult. Food had become scarce and dear. The hospital which offered to treat Lucia was forced to charge a weekly fee. Work was scarce. But the boys were determined to save the life of their beloved sister. After the untimely death of the father
in the war, the two little boys Nicola and Jacopo took the responsibility of earning money by doing all odd jobs for defraying the medical expenses for their sister on their tender shoulders. They spent very little on their food and clothes. The driving force behind their selfless sacrifice and hard work from dawn to midnight was the love they had for their elder sister. They wanted her to get well soon and become an accomplished singer in life. Once you set a goal far above your capacity but work hard ceaselessly, you are bound to achieve it.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The boys did not spend much on clothes and food. Why?
Describe the appearance of Nicola and Jacopo.
Describe the girl with whom the boys were talking to in the cubicle.
What message is conveyed through the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’?
Here are a few varieties of tea. How many of these have you tasted? Tick the boxes.

| Herbal Tea | |
| Ice Tea | |
| Lemon Tea | |
| Green Tea | |
| Black Tea | |
| Tea with Milk |
Mention the countries in which tea is a part of civilization.
Why should tea be directly added to the pot?
Does the author like drinking tea with sugar? Give reasons.
Elucidate the author’s ideas about teapots.
Based on your understanding of the text, complete the chart given below by choosing the appropriate words or phrases given in brackets.
Golden Rules of Tea Preparation
(add sugar, shaken, milk, infused properly, strainers, without cream, taken to the kettle, small quantities, China or earthenware, stirred, warmed)
| Tea should be made in ______in a teapot. |
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| The teapot should be made of ______ |
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| The pot should be ______beforehand. |
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| The pot should not have ______ |
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| While pouring water the teapot should be ______ |
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| The tea leaves should be ______ |
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| After making tea, it should be ______or the pot should be ______ |
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| The milk for the tea should be ______ |
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| The author does not like to ______to tea. |
How was the unattended trolley put to use?
What roles did the duo take up?
Why did the choice of roles prove to be easy for them?
Who encouraged them and how?
What happened in the grand finale?
Detail the statistics Dr. Barnard has provided in his speech.
Why does Dr. Barnard find suffering of children heartbreaking?
Why does Dr. Barnard describe the blind boy as a ‘walking horror’?
Adventures, expeditions, and explorations are always exciting. Especially when they are real and if it is the first of its kind, it is even more thrilling. The only question that comes to one’s mind is what makes one to take up such tasks that involve high risks. It is the spirit of formidable adventure and certain qualities which make them achieve such feats.
What did Hillary do with his wet boots?
When did the children shy away from the chair?
Write character sketches of Maamanaar and Pedanna.
Classify these pictures to show what they depict–Personal freedom/Public liberty.
| Personal freedom | Public liberty |
| colouring the hair red | |
Define ‘liberty’ as perceived by the author.
What is ‘liberty’ according to the old lady?
