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English Core · 2022 · 2 marks
CBSE 2022 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q5
Why did the iron master speak kindly to the peddler and invite him home?
Why did the iron master speak kindly to the peddler and invite him home ?
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ironmaster thought peddler was Nils Olof, his old comrade from the regiment
upset at his pitiable condition
keen to help him - invites him home to celebrate Christmas
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2022board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.