Question

why were the boys in the deserted square at night?what character traits do they exhibit?

Answer 1

The two boys were selling newspapers in the windy, deserted square at night. They were waiting for the last bud from Padua. They would sell their newspapers when it came in. It shows their sense of hard work and patience. They could work till midnight.
  

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The boys were in the deserted square at night because they were waiting for the last bus from Padua to sell their unsold newspapers.

This shows that they were so hard working, patient, mature, responsible and the ones who do not rest before completing the task in hand.