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Read the given excerpt and answer the questions briefly.
| “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)
Solution
- Every Sunday
- Kindness/generosity
- Nicola was taken aback by Jacopo's request and needed a moment to process it.
- Nicola was hesitant to accept help from the narrator, possibly due to pride or a desire to be self-sufficient.
- A moment of awkwardness or tension as the brothers considered the offer and the potential implications of accepting it.
- A car ride would be more efficient and less tiring than cycling for 30 kilometres.
- An opportunity to experience something different and more comfortable.
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