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प्रश्न
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.
पर्याय
he thought the boys would prefer to keep their secre
he thought the boys were ashamed of their sister's condition
he thought they wouldn't tell him the truth
he thought the boys might ask him for money for their sister
उत्तर
he thought the boys would prefer to keep their secret.
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| “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)
