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1. 1.

   Choose the correct options and complete the sentences.

   1. The narrator decided to talk to the man because the man
      1. had a demanding personality.
      2. seemed to be quarrelsome and ready to pick a fight.
      3. seemed intelligent and vulnerable.
      4. was friendly and talkative.
   2. When the man spoke of position and wealth to the narrator, the narrator
      1. sympathized with him.
      2. was curious about him.
      3. befriended him.
      4. disbelieved him.
   3. The man took the narrator into confidence because he
      1. and the narrator became friends
      2. was a simple, trusting man.
      3. was exhausted.
      4. disbelieved him.
   4. The narrator felt he had missed the most brilliant opportunity of his life because
      1. he did not meet the man again.
      2. he did not buy the diamonds from him.
      3. he could not expand his business.
      4. he did not help the man in time of need.
2. 2.

   Why was the narrator astonished to hear about the stranger's claim of wealth and position?

3. 3.

   From where did the man procure the diamond? Did the narrator believe him? Why was he suspicious of the man?

4. 4.

   Why did the man want to make the diamonds in secret?

5. 5.

   Describe the hardships that the man faced while making the diamonds.

6. 6.

   Rewrite the sentences given below using contractions where necessary.

   1. Mary and Jane are both coming to my house and they will stay the night.
   2. You can continue anytime, I will be at home.
   3. We are attending the annual meeting today.
   4. She would be helping them, and, they would be helping her to make the exhibition a success.
   5. Where is Ravi? The headmistress is looking for him.