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Question
In Act V, Scene I of the play The Tempest, Alonso says, "Irreparable is the loss." What is the irreparable loss being referred to here?
Options
Loss of his kingdom.
Loss of his crew members.
Loss of his ship.
Loss of his son.
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Solution
Loss of his son.
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