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प्रश्न
What impressed the narrator the most about the boys?
Their ______.
पर्याय
desire to earn money
willingness to work
ability to perform many tasks
sense of fun
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उत्तर
Their willingness to work.
Explanation:
In the story “Two Gentlemen of Verona” by A.J. Cronin, the narrator is most impressed by Nicola and Jacopo’s strong work ethic and their dedication. Despite their young age, they take on multiple jobs, shining shoes, selling fruit, conducting tourists, not for fun or greed, but out of deep responsibility and love for their sister.
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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.
Based on your discussion above, what do you think the story is about?
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 was the reason for the driver’s disapproval of the narrator buying fruit from the two boys?
Jacopo asked the narrator to drive them to Poleta Why was Nicola uncomfortable with it?
The narrator decided against going inside Lucia's room as ______.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Answer the following question:
What will Shakespeare's friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment?
