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Question
In the short story, Quality, what causes the death of the younger Gessler brother?
Options
Slow starvation, rigid work schedule and dwindling customers.
Fever and cold due to bad weather.
Rude customers.
Inability to clear loans.
Solution
Slow starvation, rigid work schedule and dwindling customers.
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