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Question
What is the meaning of the following word and phrase in the passage? Choose the correct alternative.
Terrible iron ruler
Options
A great king
A ruler made of poor-quality iron
A magic ruler
Ruler with which the master hit the student hard
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Solution
Ruler with which the master hit the student hard
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