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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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