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Answer the following by choosing the right option from given below:
The two things that happened after the arrival of the albatross were ……
Options
the icebergs split and the albatross became friendly with the sailors
the icebergs split and a strong breeze started blowing
the ship was pushed out of the land of mist and the ice melted.
the albatross started playing with the mariners and ate the food they offered.
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Solution
the icebergs split and a strong breeze started blowing
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