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?

<p>Rare artisanship and perfect fitting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The cobbler's shop was no ordinary shop. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mr. Gessler viewed his work as an art while the author didn't appreciate it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The shop was calm and tranquil like a church. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He rose and got a piece of gold-brown leather. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He questioned if the leather had torn before use. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>&quot;The seriousness with which Mr. Gessler responded&quot; made him uneasy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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