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Based on your reading of the story, answer the following question by choosing the correct options.
Private Quelch was nick-named ‘Professor’ because of ____
Options
his appearance.
his knowledge.
his habit of reading.
his habit of sermonising.
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Solution
his habit of sermonising.
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