“The two boys were seated at the bedside of a girl of about 20 who, propped up on pillows wearing a pretty lace jacket,

Question

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 ?

Answer 1

(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.