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How had Max actually entered the room? - English

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How had Max actually entered the room?

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Max had used a duplicate key to enter Ausable’s room.

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Chapter 4.3: The Midnight Visitor - Exercise [Page 138]

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Chapter 4.3 The Midnight Visitor
Exercise | Q 1. d) | Page 138

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