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Choose a befitting adjective to describe the nature of squirrel.

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Choose a befitting adjective to describe the nature of squirrel.

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  • Playful

  • Scornful

  • Introvert

  • Jealous

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Playful

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Chapter 1.2: The Squirrel - Extra Questions

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Chapter 1.2 The Squirrel
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