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प्रश्न
Based on your reading of the story, answer the following question by choosing the correct options.
The author and his friend Trower fled from the scene as _____
विकल्प
they had to catch a train.
they could not stand Private Quelch exhibiting his knowledge.
they felt they would have to lend a helping hand.
they did not want to meet the cooks.
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उत्तर
they could not stand Private Quelch exhibiting his knowledge.
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