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Based on your understanding of the poem, read the following line and answer the question given below.

Began to complain when he found that, at home,
His cupboard was empty, and winter was come.

Why was his cupboard empty?

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His cupboard was empty because he had not stored any food during summer.

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Chapter 4.2: The Ant and the Cricket - Exercise [Page 117]

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Chapter 4.2 The Ant and the Cricket
Exercise | Q A. 2. b) | Page 117

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