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प्रश्न
Who was the Midnight Visitor? What was the purpose of his visit?
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उत्तर
Max, a gunman was the midnight visitor. His purpose was to snatch the report on new missiles which was about to be delivered to Ausable
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What was Pi's reaction when he discovered drinking water?
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| make both ends meet | to be the most powerful |
| a bolt out of a clear sky | viewed with suspicion and distrust |
| go to grave | to protect oneself from difficulty |
| have the whip hand | manage one’s expenses within one’s income |
| under a cloud | to exit the world |
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Who was Fowler? Why did he meet Ausable?
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| let down | to complain or scold |
| chuckled to himself | try one’s luck/take a risk |
| take cheer | become enraged |
| raise the devil | disappointed |
| black with anger | laughed softly to himself |
| take chances | to be encouraged |
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Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
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