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Short Story Summary: The Author Narrates about Ace Shoe-makers

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What is the distinctive feature of the tenement where the Gessler Brothers' shop was located?

It had a board displaying the name 'Gessler Brothers' (correct)

It was a large shoe-making factory

It had flashy signage all over the exterior

It was located in the eastend area of London

What type of shoes did the Gessler Brothers specialize in making?

Children's shoes

Standard size shoes in bulk

Athletic shoes

Customized footwear (correct)

How did the shoe-maker ensure that every pair of shoes fitted the wearer's feet perfectly?

By hiring skilled workers to assist him

By crafting each pair with care and finesse (correct)

By focusing on making standard shoe sizes

By using delicate materials

What is described as the hallmark of the shoe made by the shoe-maker?

Rare artisanship and perfect fitting Signup and view all the answers

What realization did the author come to at the age of fourteen?

The cobbler's shop was no ordinary shop. Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr. Gessler view his work compared to the author's perception of it?

Mr. Gessler viewed his work as an art while the author didn't appreciate it. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author feel like visiting Mr. Gessler's shop was akin to visiting a church?

The shop was calm and tranquil like a church. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Gessler do immediately after the author expressed his desire for Russian leather boots?

He rose and got a piece of gold-brown leather. Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr. Gessler react when the author informed him about the creaking walking boots?

He questioned if the leather had torn before use. Signup and view all the answers

What made the author uneasy about Mr. Gessler's response to the complaint about creaking shoes?

"The seriousness with which Mr. Gessler responded" made him uneasy. Signup and view all the answers