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प्रश्न
In the short story, The Story of an Hour, what according to the doctor did Mrs. Mallard die of?
विकल्प
Her ill health.
The torture by her husband.
Joy that kills.
Falling down the stairs.
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उत्तर
Joy that kills.
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- For each word given below choose the correct meaning (as used in the passage) from the options provided: (2)
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- What does this tell you about him? (2)
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- In not more than 50 words, narrate the series of events from the time the puppy was taken out of the box till it was paid for. (8)
