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Question
Who did Maddie think would win the drawing contest? Why?
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Solution
Maddie thought that Peggy would win the drawing contest because Peggy drew better than anyone else. She could copy a picture in a magazine, or some film star’s face so well that one could tell who it was.
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Answer the following question in 30-40 words :
Why did Maddie write a note to Peggy and then tore it?
