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Based on your reading of the story answer the following question by choosing the correct option:

 Duke never jumped on Chuck again because ________

Options

  •  Chuck was angry with Duke for jumping at him.

  •  Duke realised that Chuck was not well and could not balance himself.

  • Marcy did not allow Duke to come near Chuck.

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Solution

 Duke realised that Chuck was not well and could not balance himself.

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Chapter 1.2: A Dog Named Duke - Exercise [Page 18]

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CBSE English Communicative - Literature Reader [English] Class 9
Chapter 1.2 A Dog Named Duke
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