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The old man, shivering at times but fixed of purpose, plodded on till he came out of the town gate on to a straight road. Along this, he now went at a somewhat slower pace, supporting himself on his old staff.(a) Who was the old man ?(b) Why was he shivering ?(c) Where was he going so early ?(d) What does the phrase, ‘plodded on’ mean ?

Answer»

(a) The old man was the coachman Ali.

(b) He was shivering because it was very cold. 

(c) He was going to the post office.

(d) Walked unsteadily/walked slowly.



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