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Why was the great beast not behaving naturally?

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Why was the great beast not behaving naturally?

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It was unnatural of the 450-pound heavy tiger to lie quietly for two and half days unnoticed by Pi in the lower deck of the boat. It was suffering from seasickness and sedation. Pi’s father had sedated it early to lessen the stress of the sea voyage on the animal. That is why it behaved unnaturally.

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पाठ 2.3: Life of Pi - Exercise [पृष्ठ ६५]

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पाठ 2.3 Life of Pi
Exercise | Q 1. d) | पृष्ठ ६५

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How did Pi feel after drinking water?


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What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?


Why was John filled with shame?


How was Baldwin’s honesty rewarded?


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Did Max’s presence alarm Ausable?


What happened to Max finally?


How, according to Ausable, had Max entered the room?


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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
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callous unperturbed
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reminder zealous service
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