Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
What was the driving force that made the boys do various jobs?
Advertisements
Solution
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.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Who did the narrator meet at the outskirts of Verona?
Why did the author avoid going to Lucia’s room?
What made the boys work so hard?
Describe the girl with whom the boys were talking to in the cubicle.
The narrator did not utter a word and preferred to keep the secret to himself. Why? Substantiate the statement with reference to the story
Write a character sketch of Nicola and Jacopo.
According to the author, what does the phrase ‘a nice cup of tea’ refer to?
What is the second golden rule in the preparation of tea?
How does army tea taste?
Why should tea be directly added to the pot?
What should be poured into the cup first–tea or milk?
Why does the author refer to himself as being in ‘a minority’?
What were Dr. Barnard’s feelings when he was hospitalized after an accident?
How did the hospitalization of Dr. Barnard and his wife affect their routine?
How was Dr. Barnard’s attitude to suffering different from that of his father’s?
Why did the choice of roles prove to be easy for them?
What injuries did they sustain in the accident?
Give an account of the medical problems for which the two boys were hospitalized.
Why did Hillary become clumsyfingered and slow-moving?
How did the mountaineers belay?
What was put on the family agenda?
Why were the two chairs compared to Rama-Lakshmana?
When did the children get over the fear of sitting on the chair?
Classify these pictures to show what they depict–Personal freedom/Public liberty.
| Personal freedom | Public liberty |
| colouring the hair red | |
What would be the consequence of the old lady’s action?
What is the foundation of social conduct?
How can we sweeten our life’s journey?
Can you iron your clothes and arrange them? Can you replace a tube light?
