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Describe the stranger who came to the pet shop. What did he want?

The stranger who came to the pet shop wanted something that was small but in a cage. He wore shiny shoes which squeaked forward and his suit, though new, was cheap and ill-fitting. He had a shuttling glance and close-cropped hair.


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"...Mr Purcell heard it no more than he would have heard the monotonous ticking of a familiar clock."(Read para beginning with "It was a rough day...")

(i) What does 'it' refer to?


(ii) Why does Mr Purcell not hear 'it' clearly?

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Do you think the atmosphere of Mr Purcell's shop was cheerful or depressing? Give reasons for your answer.

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The man insisted on buying the doves because he was fond of birds. Do you agree?

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How had he earned the five dollars he had?