Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the answer in your answer sheet in one or two lines only.
"We do many things, sir" Nicola answered seriously. He glanced at us hopefully."
(i) What does the speaker mean by "We do many things, sir,?
(ii) Whom is he addressing to?
(iii) Why was Nicola serious?
(iv) Find the synonym of 'looked'.