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प्रश्न
The priorities of the Sergeant are shifted. Complete the given table by using the given clues.
| priorities of the Sergeant | priorities at the end of the play |
| in the beginning | patriotism |
| law and duty | - |
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उत्तर
| priorities of the Sergeant | priorities at the end of the play | |
| i. | Law and duty | Patriotism |
| ii. | money (reward) | Ireland‘s freedom |
| iii. | promotion | Helping a rebel leader |
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