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Who was Richard Parker? - English

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Who was Richard Parker?

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Richard Parker was a Bengal tiger. It stayed in the same boat. Each was cautious of the other.

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Chapter 2.3: Life of Pi - Exercise [Page 65]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 2.3 Life of Pi
Exercise | Q 1. b) | Page 65

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