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The drink from the barrel made him fall asleep for twenty years.

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The drink from the barrel made him fall asleep for twenty years.

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  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

The drink from the barrel made him fall asleep for twenty years- True.

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Chapter 5.2: Rip Van Winkle - Let's read [Page 88]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 5.2 Rip Van Winkle
Let's read | Q 1. (vi) | Page 88

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