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What was Rasheed’s fault at the fair?

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He did not heed the advice of his uncle either to buy anything nor to go too far out in his absence.

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Chapter 8.1: A Game of Chance - Extra Questions

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NCERT English - Honeysuckle Class 6
Chapter 8.1 A Game of Chance
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