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Ray was not a pawnbroker. Why then did he lend money to people in exchange for their old watches and clocks?

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Ray was not a pawnbroker. Why then did he lend money to people in exchange for their old watches and clocks?

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Ray was not a pawnbroker. He lent money to people in exchange for their old watches and clocks because he knew that they were in need of money. He loaned more money than he should have. He kept the watches till the owners wanted them back and he would return them at the same price he had paid, with no interest.
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अध्याय 4: The Old-Clock Shop - Questions [पृष्ठ १४]

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अध्याय 4 The Old-Clock Shop
Questions | Q 5 | पृष्ठ १४

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by ticking the correct option.

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The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them
The hundred-yard dash and the race to be run
These were nine resolved athletes in  back of the starting line
Poised for the sound of the gun.
The signal was given, the pistol exploded
And so did the runners all charging ahead
But the smallest among them,he stumbled and staggered
And fell to the asphalt instead.
He gave out a cry in frustration and anguish
His dreams ands his efforts all dashed in the dirt
But as sure I'm standing here telling this story
The same goes for what next occurred.

Read the lines given above and answer the following question:

How many competitors were there for the events?


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What does the term “pontoon bridge” mean?


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When did Mr Oliver return from the town?


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What would happen to the crocodile?


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Which uncle of Golu had red eyes?


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Did she repent her hasty action? How does she show her repentance?


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Why was Dad sure he wouldn’t fall?


How did the little-bandaged girl make the author much more thoughtful than he ever thought?


Find out the different kinds of work done by the people in your neighbourhood. Make different cards for different kinds of work. You can make the card colourful with pictures of the persons doing the work.


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I’d like (a/an/the) apple, please.


Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

GRATIANO: O learned judge! – Mark, Jew: a learned judge!
SHYLOCK: I take this offer, then; pay the bond thrice, And let the Christian go.
  1. Why does Shylock suddenly decide to accept this offer?      [2] 
  2. Who has made this offer? Who stops Shylock from accepting this offer?      [2]
  3. Shylock decides to leave the court without even receiving the principal amount. What other crime is he accused of? What further punishment does he face for this crime?        [3] 
  4. Later in this scene, how does the Duke show that he is merciful? What does Shylock say in response to the Duke’s act of mercy?         [3]

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