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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :"The two boys were seated at the bedside of a girl of about 20 who, propped up on pillows wearing a pretty lace jacket, was listening to their chatter, her eyes soft and tender." (a) Who are the two boys referred to here ? (b) Where are the boys at present ? (c) Why is the girl on bed? (d) What does the word,'chatter' mean ? |
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Answer» (a) Nicola and Jacopo (b) In hospital at Poleta visiting their ailing sister Lucia. (c) Because she is suffering from tuberculosis of the spine. (d) quick and continuous talk. |
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