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Answer the Following Questions Briefly: How Was Private Quelch’S Knowledge Exposed Even Further as the Sergeant’S Classes Went On?

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Answer the following question briefly:

 How was Private Quelch’s knowledge exposed even further as the Sergeant’s classes went on?

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The Sergeant didn’t relish when Private Quelch interrupted him. He went on lecturing. When he had finished, he turned with his questions again and again to the Professor. But it only enhanced the Professor’s reputation and glory. He had all by heart, the parts of the rifle or its use and care. The Professor knew them all. His knowledge exposed even further as the Sergeant’s classes went on.

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Chapter 1.3: The Man Who Knew Too Much - Exercise [Page 26]

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CBSE English Literature Reader [English] Class 9
Chapter 1.3 The Man Who Knew Too Much
Exercise | Q 5.04 | Page 26

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