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प्रश्न
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
With the dogs falling, Mercedes weeping and riding, Hal swearing innocuously, and Charles's eyes wistfully watering, they staggered into John Thornton's camp at the mouth of White River. When they halted, the dogs dropped down as though they had all been struck dead.
(i) Who were Mercedes, Hal, and Charles? How were they; related to each other?
(ii) What was John Thornton doing when they arrived at his camp? Describe his responses to Hal's questions. Give one reason for his manner.
(iv) What did Thornton warn them against? What reason did he give for his warning? How did Hal respond to Thornton's advice?
(iv) How did Hal manage to get his dogs back on their feet? Why did Buck not respond to Hal's blows?
(v) Describe how Thornton saved Buck's life.
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