What qualities of the boys Nicola and Jacopo are highlighted in the story 'Two Gentlemen of Verona'?

Nicola and Jacopo exhibit qualities such as resourcefulness, determination, and an underlying sadness despite their cheerful demeanor.

The author observes the boys performing various jobs, including ___ and ___.

Polishing shoes and escorting tourists around the city

True or False: The narrator of the story was intrusive in the personal lives of Nicola and Jacopo.

False. The narrator respected their privacy and did not intrude into their personal lives.

What request did the younger boy make to the author before he left Verona?

The younger boy requested the author to drive them to Poleta, which is 30 km away.

Fill in the blank: The author's impression of the boys was that they were ___ and ___.

Friendly and innocent

What circumstances led to the children becoming homeless?

The children's father was killed in the war, and a bomb destroyed their house, leaving them homeless.

Lucia, the children's sister, contracted a disease due to her circumstances. What was the disease?

Lucia contracted tuberculosis of the spine due to cold and starvation.

The boys demonstrated remarkable dedication to their sister's health. How did they support her treatment?

The boys brought enough money every week for Lucia's treatment, despite the scarcity of work after the war.

Fill in the blank: The author felt a strong desire to know more about the boys' activities, which is defined as ___ .

Curiosity

True or False: The children were able to sustain themselves by living in a well-constructed house after their home was destroyed.

False. They managed to survive by building a shelter with the rubble of their destroyed house.

What was the author’s reaction upon discovering the reason behind the boys' visit to the hospital?

The author felt it was inappropriate to intrude on what appeared to be a happy family reunion and chose not to enter.