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प्रश्न
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?
उत्तर
Jimmy Wells was assertive. He did not want to leave New York. But he was not adventurous enough to chase his dreams, across the nation. He was a plodder.
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