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What was the initial impression of the two boys based on their appearance?
What was the initial impression of the two boys based on their appearance?
- They looked quite confident and assertive
- They appeared to be shabbily dressed (correct)
- They seemed older than their actual age
- They seemed well-dressed and well-groomed
What did the narrator and their companion purchase from the boys?
What did the narrator and their companion purchase from the boys?
- A small basket of fruit
- Their biggest basket (correct)
- A polished pair of shoes
- A souvenir from Juliet's tomb
What did the boys do in the public square the next morning?
What did the boys do in the public square the next morning?
- Performed acrobatic tricks
- Worked as shoeshine boys (correct)
- Offered guided tours of the town
- Sold baskets of fruit
What was Nicola's response to the narrator's question about their occupation?
What was Nicola's response to the narrator's question about their occupation?
What did the narrator agree to do with the boys?
What did the narrator agree to do with the boys?
What was the narrator's impression of the boys' demeanor?
What was the narrator's impression of the boys' demeanor?
How old was Jacopo, according to the text?
How old was Jacopo, according to the text?
What was the narrator's initial reaction to the boys' appearance?
What was the narrator's initial reaction to the boys' appearance?
What is the narrator's observation about the eating habits of the characters?
What is the narrator's observation about the eating habits of the characters?
Why does Nicola look at the ground in line 20?
Why does Nicola look at the ground in line 20?
What is the narrator's initial assumption about Nicola's plans?
What is the narrator's initial assumption about Nicola's plans?
What is Nicola's response to the narrator's question about his plans?
What is Nicola's response to the narrator's question about his plans?
What does Jacopo ask the narrator to do on Sunday?
What does Jacopo ask the narrator to do on Sunday?
Why is Nicola glaring at his brother in line 28?
Why is Nicola glaring at his brother in line 28?
What is the narrator's surprise when they arrive at the destination?
What is the narrator's surprise when they arrive at the destination?
What does Jacopo suggest the narrator do while they are at the villa?
What does Jacopo suggest the narrator do while they are at the villa?
What does the phrase 'set up' mean?
What does the phrase 'set up' mean?
What does the phrase 'come across' mean?
What does the phrase 'come across' mean?
What does the phrase 'turn down' mean?
What does the phrase 'turn down' mean?
What does the phrase 'put off' mean?
What does the phrase 'put off' mean?
What does the phrase 'break down' mean?
What does the phrase 'break down' mean?
What does the phrase 'put on' mean?
What does the phrase 'put on' mean?
What does the phrase 'come in' mean?
What does the phrase 'come in' mean?
What does the phrase 'set off' mean?
What does the phrase 'set off' mean?
What does the narrator imply about Nicola and Jacopo's work?
What does the narrator imply about Nicola and Jacopo's work?
What does the narrator's question about Nicola's money reveal about the narrator?
What does the narrator's question about Nicola's money reveal about the narrator?
What does Nicola's glance at the narrator suggest?
What does Nicola's glance at the narrator suggest?
What does the narrator's observation of Nicola's meal suggest?
What does the narrator's observation of Nicola's meal suggest?
What does Nicola's response to the narrator's question reveal about his attitude?
What does Nicola's response to the narrator's question reveal about his attitude?
What does the narrator's remark about Nicola's emigration to America suggest?
What does the narrator's remark about Nicola's emigration to America suggest?
What does the narrator's observation of Nicola's sunburn reveal?
What does the narrator's observation of Nicola's sunburn reveal?
What is the tone of the narrator's conversation with Nicola?
What is the tone of the narrator's conversation with Nicola?
What is the primary limitation of the first-person narrative mode?
What is the primary limitation of the first-person narrative mode?
What is a key feature of the third-person narrative mode?
What is a key feature of the third-person narrative mode?
What is the primary advantage of the third-person narrative mode?
What is the primary advantage of the third-person narrative mode?
What is the primary focus of the narrator's article in the writing task?
What is the primary focus of the narrator's article in the writing task?
What is the primary purpose of Lucia's diary entry in the writing task?
What is the primary purpose of Lucia's diary entry in the writing task?
What is the primary difference between the narrator's perspective and the reader's perspective in the first-person narrative mode?
What is the primary difference between the narrator's perspective and the reader's perspective in the first-person narrative mode?
What is the primary advantage of the first-person narrative mode?
What is the primary advantage of the first-person narrative mode?
What is the primary purpose of the discussion questions in the group activity?
What is the primary purpose of the discussion questions in the group activity?
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Study Notes
Description of the Boys
- The two boys, Nicola and Jacopo, are brothers who are 13 and nearly 12 years old respectively.
- They have brown skins, tangled hair, and dark earnest eyes.
- They wear worn-out clothes, including a worn jersey and cut-off khaki pants, and a shortened army tunic.
Their Work and Earnings
- The boys sell fruit and do many other things, including showing visitors around the town.
- They earn a decent amount of money but spend very little on clothes and food, typically eating black bread and figs.
- The narrator wonders what they do with their money, suspecting that they might be saving up to emigrate to America.
The Boys' Mannerisms and Behavior
- Nicola is serious and speaks with an effort when questioned about their earnings.
- Jacopo is more outspoken and friendly.
- Both boys are proud and have a remarkable demeanour.
The Car Ride and Visit to Poleta
- The narrator agrees to drive the boys to Poleta, 30 kilometres from Verona, on a Sunday.
- They visit a large red-roofed villa surrounded by a high stone wall, which is a surprising destination.
Observations and Insights
- The narrator is attracted to the boys' unique qualities and is impressed by their hard work and resourcefulness.
- The boys' secrets and plans are revealed gradually, including their mysterious visit to Poleta.
- The narrator is keenly observant and notices the boys' reactions and emotions, including Nicola's embarrassment and Jacopo's excitement.
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