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Did Ernest see in Gathergold the likeness of the Stone Face?

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Did Ernest see in Gathergold the likeness of the Stone Face?

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No, Ernest did not see in Gathergold the likeness of the Stone Face.

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Chapter 9: The Great Stone Face–I - Working with the Text [Page 126]

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NCERT English - Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 9 The Great Stone Face–I
Working with the Text | Q 4.1 | Page 126

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