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Why does the narrator find it amazing to see the boys shining shoes in the public square?
Why does the narrator find it amazing to see the boys shining shoes in the public square?
- Because the boys were usually seen playing instead of working. (correct)
- Because the boys were supposed to be attending school at that time.
- Because the boys were expected to be at home with their families.
- Because the boys were known for their dislike of shoe shining.
What surprises the narrator about the boys' activities on a stormy night?
What surprises the narrator about the boys' activities on a stormy night?
- They were selling newspapers instead of seeking shelter from the storm. (correct)
- They were staying indoors instead of being outside in the storm.
- They were helping people find shelter from the storm.
- They were playing in the rain instead of taking cover.
Why does the narrator take the boys to the nearby village Poleta despite it not being in his way?
Why does the narrator take the boys to the nearby village Poleta despite it not being in his way?
- To make a business deal with someone in the village.
- Out of sympathy for the boys' situation. (correct)
- To fulfill an obligation to their families.
- To offer the boys an opportunity to visit a new place.
