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प्रश्न
Thinking about the Text
Discuss in pairs and answer question below in a short paragraph (30 − 40 words).
How many characters are there in the narrative? Name them. (Don’t forget the dog!).
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उत्तर
There are four characters in the narrative. They are Jerome (the narrator), George, Harris and Montmorency (the dog).
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