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Why was Robinson afraid when he looked at the bushes and trees?

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Robinson was afraid to look at the bushes and trees because he mistook every bush and tree as a man.

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Chapter 3.2: Robinson Crusoe - Discovers a footprint - Let's read [Page 52]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 5
Chapter 3.2 Robinson Crusoe - Discovers a footprint
Let's read | Q 2 | Page 52

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