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How does the following character in the story live up to their name? Provide points from the story. Teshumai Tewindrow - English

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How does the following character in the story live up to their name? Provide points from the story.

Teshumai Tewindrow

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Teshumai means "lady who asks a lot of questions." She spoke and yelled at the poor guy nonstop, but she didn't ask many questions. She made incorrect deductions and talked nonstop to her pals, sharing with them all she had deduced from Taffy's drawing.

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Q 3. (c)
Chapter 3.4: How the First Letter was Written - English Workshop [Page 78]

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