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Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow by choosing the
correct options.

Monseigneur, the Bishop is a ... a-hem!


(a) Why does Persome not complete the sentence?
(i) she used to stammer while speaking.
(ii) she was about to praise the Bishop.
(iii) she did not wish to criticise the Bishop in front of Marie.
(iv) she had a habit of passing such remarks.


(b) Why is she angry with the Bishop?
(i) the Bishop has sold the salt-cellars.
(ii) the Bishop has gone to visit Mere Gringoire.
(iii) he showed extra concern for Marie.
(iv) she disliked the Bishop.

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(a)  She did not wish to criticise the Bishop in front of Marie.

(b)  The Bishop has sold her salt cellars.

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अध्याय 3.2: The Bishop's Candlesticks - Exercise [पृष्ठ १२४]

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सीबीएसई English Communicative - Literature Reader [English] Class 9
अध्याय 3.2 The Bishop's Candlesticks
Exercise | Q 7.1 | पृष्ठ १२४

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