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Unit 12: Two Gentlemen of Verona — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who narrates the story "Two Gentlemen of Verona"?

Answer: A. A.J. Cronin — The story is narrated by A.J. Cronin in the first person, describing his encounter with the two boys in Verona.

Q: What were the names of the two brothers in the story?

Answer: A. Nicola and Jacopo — The two boys were named Nicola and Jacopo, and they are central to the story.

Q: Why did the boys spend their nights at the cathedral steps?

Answer: B. They had no home or shelter — The boys were homeless after the war and slept at the cathedral steps because they had no proper shelter.

Q: Which statement best explains why the boys refused help from others?

Answer: B. They wanted to depend only on themselves — The brothers wanted to earn their own money and remain independent, even in hardship.

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Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 11 FIRST PUC ENGLISH — Unit 12: Two Gentlemen of Verona, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who narrates the story "Two Gentlemen of Verona"?

A. A.J. Cronin ✓
B. The two brothers
C. Lucia's friend
D. The driver

Answer: A. A.J. Cronin
The story is narrated by A.J. Cronin in the first person, describing his encounter with the two boys in Verona.

What were the names of the two brothers in the story?

A. Nicola and Jacopo ✓
B. Marco and Polo
C. Rinaldo and Bruno
D. Antonio and Luigi

Answer: A. Nicola and Jacopo
The two boys were named Nicola and Jacopo, and they are central to the story.

Why did the boys spend their nights at the cathedral steps?

A. They enjoyed sleeping outdoors
B. They had no home or shelter ✓
C. They were waiting for a train
D. They were on a holiday

Answer: B. They had no home or shelter
The boys were homeless after the war and slept at the cathedral steps because they had no proper shelter.

Which statement best explains why the boys refused help from others?

A. They were too proud to accept any advice
B. They wanted to depend only on themselves ✓
C. They disliked all strangers
D. They were not in need of help

Answer: B. They wanted to depend only on themselves
The brothers wanted to earn their own money and remain independent, even in hardship.

Why does the narrator call them "Two Gentlemen of Verona"?

A. Because they were wealthy citizens of Verona
B. Because they spoke French fluently
C. Because their manners, dignity, and sacrifice made them noble ✓
D. Because they worked as tour guides in the city

Answer: C. Because their manners, dignity, and sacrifice made them noble
The title is ironic and respectful; the boys are 'gentlemen' because of their noble character, not their social status.

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