5. What do you understand by the following statements?
(a) "We do many things, sir," Nicola answered seriously. He glanced at us hopefully.
Answer: This statements means that the two boys did many jobs to earn money. They were willing to do even menial work. The boys hoped that the narrator would ask for their services and in return would pay them good money.
(b) He coloured deeply under his sunburn, then grew pale
Answer: This statement shows the discomfort of the speaker, Nicola. The narrator was surprised to see that boys though the boys worked hard day and night, they lived meagerly. When he questioned Nicola about it, he appeared uncomfortable and embarrassed. Perhaps, he was reminded of his sufferings.
(a) "We do many things, sir," Nicola answered seriously. He glanced at us hopefully.
Answer: This statements means that the two boys did many jobs to earn money. They were willing to do even menial work. The boys hoped that the narrator would ask for their services and in return would pay them good money.
(b) He coloured deeply under his sunburn, then grew pale
Answer: This statement shows the discomfort of the speaker, Nicola. The narrator was surprised to see that boys though the boys worked hard day and night, they lived meagerly. When he questioned Nicola about it, he appeared uncomfortable and embarrassed. Perhaps, he was reminded of his sufferings.
(c) He smiled uncomfortably. "Just plans, sir," he answered in a
low voice.
Answer: When the narrator suggested that the boys were saving to emigrate to the States. Nicola replied that, currently they had other plans. His pride would not let him share their sufferings with anyone as they did not want anyone's pity or sympathy.
Answer: When the narrator suggested that the boys were saving to emigrate to the States. Nicola replied that, currently they had other plans. His pride would not let him share their sufferings with anyone as they did not want anyone's pity or sympathy.
(d) Yet in both these boyish faces there was a seriousness which was far
beyond their years.
Answer: The two boys were only 13 and 12 years yet they looked and behaved in a remarkable manner. They were childish and innocent at the same time they were wise, responsible and had a maturity far beyond their age.
6. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) Why didn't Luigi, the driver, approve of the two boys?
Answer: Luigi, the driver didn't approve of the shabby appearance of Nicola and Jacopo. They were wearing old and worn out clothes.
(b) Why were the narrator and his companion impressed by the two boys?
Answer: The two boys were only 13 and 12 years yet they looked and behaved in a remarkable manner. They were childish and innocent at the same time they were wise, responsible and had a maturity far beyond their age.
6. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) Why didn't Luigi, the driver, approve of the two boys?
Answer: Luigi, the driver didn't approve of the shabby appearance of Nicola and Jacopo. They were wearing old and worn out clothes.
(b) Why were the narrator and his companion impressed by the two boys?
Answer: They were very impressed by the boys
because they were highly committed and devoted towards work at such a young
age. They were ready to do all sorts of odd jobs to earn
money. They exhibited dedication, determination and sincerity while working.
(c) Why was the author surprised to see Nicola and Jacopo working as
shoeshine boys?
Answer: The narrator was surprised to see Nicola and Jacopo shining shoes because the day before he had seen them selling fruits.
(d) How were the boys useful to the author?
Answer: The boys were useful to the author in many ways. They acted as guides and showed them the city, helped them in getting a pack of American cigarettes, bought tickets for the opera, told them about good restaurants and ran all their errands.
(e) Why were the boys in the deserted square at night? What character traits do they exhibit?
Answer: The two boys were waiting for the last bus from Padua so that they could sell their remaining newspapers in the bus. It shows that they were hard working, patient, determined and uncomplaining.
Answer: The narrator was surprised to see Nicola and Jacopo shining shoes because the day before he had seen them selling fruits.
(d) How were the boys useful to the author?
Answer: The boys were useful to the author in many ways. They acted as guides and showed them the city, helped them in getting a pack of American cigarettes, bought tickets for the opera, told them about good restaurants and ran all their errands.
(e) Why were the boys in the deserted square at night? What character traits do they exhibit?
Answer: The two boys were waiting for the last bus from Padua so that they could sell their remaining newspapers in the bus. It shows that they were hard working, patient, determined and uncomplaining.
(f) The narrator asks the boys, "Must you work so hard? You both look rather tired." The boys reply, "We are not complaining, sir." What do you learn about the boys from their reply?
Answer: When the narrator saw them selling newspapers till midnight, he asked them why they were working so hard because they looked tired. At this, Nicola replied that they were not complaining about it. It means that both the boys had a lot of courage and patience. It also shows their willingness and readiness to work.
(g) When the narrator asks the boys about their plans, they are evasive. Why don't they disclose their problems?
Answer: The boys don't disclose their problems to the narrator when he asked them about their plans because they did not want to lose their dignity and self-respect by asking anyone for sympathy or any kind of favour.
7. Discuss the following questions and write the answers in your notebook.
(a) Appearances are deceptive. Discuss with reference to the two boys.
Answer
'Appearances are deceptive'. It is very much true in the case of two boys. The two boys Nicola and Jacopo had a shabby appearance. But the maturity on their innocent faces impressed the narrator. He bought fruit from them. In the following days, he discovered that the boys did a lot of other things. They sold newspapers, they shined shoes, acted as tourist guides and ran errands. Despite earning well they lived very meagerly. When the narrator came to know that they worked hard so they could pay for their sister’s treatment, he was surprised and deeply touched. War had destroyed most of their family and yet it had not filled the children with despair. They sacrificed their childhood because they loved their sister immensely and were devoted to her. Behind their shabby appearances were hidden two noble souls whose dedication and selflessness promises a new hope for mankind.
(b) Do you think the boys looked after Lucia
willingly? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer: The boys loved their sister immensely. When they realized that she had tuberculosis of the spine, they got her admitted to a good hospital. The children were small. They could have easily abandoned her or neglected her, but they willingly sacrificed their childhood so that they could get the best possible treatment for her. They slogged and starved only to provide for medical expenses for Lucia. This couldn't have been done without their will, desire and devotion for their sister.
(c) How does the story 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' promise hope for society?
Answer: Both Nicola and Jacopo show selflessness and dignity in their behaviour. They are deeply devoted to save their sister. They work hard and maintain their self respect even in the most difficult circumstances. In their earnest endeavour they become role models, epitomes of sacrifice who can enlighten the path for rest of the humanity to follow.
As the narrator , write an ariticle on the lesson of love, faith and trust that you have learnt from the two young boys of Verona.
Lesson of Love, Faith and Trust
Adversities are a true test of human character. In the story, war had destroyed the family of the two boys Nicola and Jacopo. They had lost their father and home. They were thrown out on streets. Somehow they managed to survive. Then, they discovered that their sister Lucia was inflicted with the tuberculosis of the spine. But they did not lose hope. They admitted her in a hospital and willingly sacrificed their childhood to pay for her treatment. War had not broken their spirit. The boys worked hard day and night and did all kinds of odd jobs to earn money. They kept their sufferings a secret and never begged or asked anyone for favours. For them their dignity and self respect were very important. The love and devotion they exhibit for their sister is touching. They had faith that one day their sister would recover. The qualities of courage, determination and selflessness the boys displayed are exemplary.
Answer: The boys loved their sister immensely. When they realized that she had tuberculosis of the spine, they got her admitted to a good hospital. The children were small. They could have easily abandoned her or neglected her, but they willingly sacrificed their childhood so that they could get the best possible treatment for her. They slogged and starved only to provide for medical expenses for Lucia. This couldn't have been done without their will, desire and devotion for their sister.
(c) How does the story 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' promise hope for society?
Answer: Both Nicola and Jacopo show selflessness and dignity in their behaviour. They are deeply devoted to save their sister. They work hard and maintain their self respect even in the most difficult circumstances. In their earnest endeavour they become role models, epitomes of sacrifice who can enlighten the path for rest of the humanity to follow.
As the narrator , write an ariticle on the lesson of love, faith and trust that you have learnt from the two young boys of Verona.
Lesson of Love, Faith and Trust
Adversities are a true test of human character. In the story, war had destroyed the family of the two boys Nicola and Jacopo. They had lost their father and home. They were thrown out on streets. Somehow they managed to survive. Then, they discovered that their sister Lucia was inflicted with the tuberculosis of the spine. But they did not lose hope. They admitted her in a hospital and willingly sacrificed their childhood to pay for her treatment. War had not broken their spirit. The boys worked hard day and night and did all kinds of odd jobs to earn money. They kept their sufferings a secret and never begged or asked anyone for favours. For them their dignity and self respect were very important. The love and devotion they exhibit for their sister is touching. They had faith that one day their sister would recover. The qualities of courage, determination and selflessness the boys displayed are exemplary.
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