First Flight (Prose): The Proposal · Class 10 · CBSE English
What is the name of Natalya's dog, and how does it compare to Lomov's dog according to the argument?
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What is the name of Natalya's dog, and how does it compare to Lomov's dog according to the argument?
- A.Natalya's dog is Guess, which Lomov admits is superior to his own dog, Squeezer.
- B.Natalya's dog is Squeezer, which Lomov claims is overshot and a bad hunter compared to his dog, Guess.Correct answer
- C.Natalya's dog is Guess, which Lomov claims has gone lame and lost its sense of smell.
- D.Natalya's dog is Ugor, which is older and faster than Lomov's dog, Leap.
Solution
Natalya owns Squeezer (whom she bought for 85 roubles), while Lomov owns Guess. Lomov criticizes Squeezer for being overshot (upper jaw shorter than lower) and a bad hunter, sparking their second major argument.
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