18 Questions
From which point of view is the text narrated?
Third-person omniscient
Who are Nicola and Jacopo in the story?
Town tour guides
How old is Jacopo according to the text?
12
What is most striking about Nicola's demeanor according to the narrator?
Seriousness beyond his years
What surprising business activity do Nicola and Jacopo engage in?
Shoeshining
What characteristic is mentioned about Jacopo's smile?
Childish like a squirrel
Why did the narrator not disclose to Nicola and Jacopo that he knows their secret?
He doesn't want to betray their trust
What does the narrator learn about Nicola and Jacopo's family values?
They prioritize loyalty and honesty
Which character from the story displays the most pride?
Nicola and Jacopo
What is the main reason for the narrator not meeting Nicola and Jacopo's sister?
He feels it's not his place to intrude
How does the narrator view the trust placed in him by Nicola and Jacopo?
As a testament to their bond
What lesson does the narrator likely learn about faith from Nicola and Jacopo?
Faith is essential for family unity
What is a defining characteristic of a story written in the first person?
Limitation to one character's perspective
Which pronoun is commonly used in first-person narratives?
I
In third-person narration, who can the narrator reveal information to that the main character does not know?
The readers
Which narrative mode allows the narrator to have an overarching godlike perspective?
Omniscient narration
What is a key feature of stories written in the first person?
Experiencing events through one character's eyes
Which narrative mode allows for the narrator to know everything that happens and what characters are thinking?
Third-person omniscient narration
Test your understanding of narrative point of view in literature with this quiz. Explore the characteristics of first-person narratives and learn how to identify them in a text.
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