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1. 1.

   ..now he was afraid to ask himself which were greater, his debts or his assets.

   1. Who is 'he'? Why was he worried?
   2. What do you know about his character?
2. 2.

   'No, it is too much!'

   1. Who says these words?
   2. What is 'too much'? What step does he decide to take?
3. 3.

   At the table a man unlike ordinary people was sitting motionless.

   1. Describe the appearance of the man in detail. 
   2. Why was he 'unlike ordinary people'?
4. 4.

   'when he got home he lay on his bed, but his tears and emotions kept him for hours from sleeping.' Explain.