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प्रश्न
Based on your discussion above, what do you think the story is about?
उत्तर
The story is about human love, mutual understanding and sincerity. It teaches us that we should be courteous and considerate towards others. We should care for others and work not only for ourselves but also for the happiness of others. We should be honest and hard working.
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the following web-chart by listing the qualities of a gentleman.
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correct option.
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What do you understand by the following statement?
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Answer the following question briefly.
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Answer the following question briefly.
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Answer the following question briefly.
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boys?
Discuss the following question and write the answers in your notebook.
Do you think the boys looked after Lucia willingly? Give reasons for your answer.
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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.
