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प्रश्न
Answer the following question by ticking the correct option.
Cecil Barker's first reaction at the sight of the dead Douglas was to _____
विकल्प
inform Mr Woods.
stop Mrs Douglas from seeing the dead body.
call for help.
obsezve the open door.
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उत्तर
stop Mrs Douglas from seeing the dead body.
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