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प्रश्न
What is the significance of the particular day described in the story “All summer in a day”?
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उत्तर
All summer in a day is set on the planet, Venus. The description of the planet is not based on scientific evidence. The particular day described in the story is a rainy day, which has some significance because it, the sun is not visible.
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| b) The family members tried to justify Gresham’s act and enticed Baldwin into accepting the money. |
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| h) Gresham had been arrested for misappropriation of money at the bank and Baldwin was to testify against him. |
| i) Mr. Marshall also offered Baldwin a job in his Bank, to reward him for his honesty and integrity. |
| j) The family members who were initially against Gresham, changed their mind on hearing the huge sum offered by him. |
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