Short Story Quiz: The Boys in the Public Square

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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.

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