The Lucknow Express was just moving out. The train had still to pick up speed and I should have been able to jump into one of the carriages, but I hesitated-for some reason, I cant explain-and I lost the chance to get away.13. Did he get away on the Lucknow Express?

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The Lucknow Express was just moving out. The train had still to pick up speed and I should have been able to jump into one of the carriages, but I hesitated-for some reason, I can’t explain-and I lost the chance to get away.13. Did he get away on the Lucknow Express?

A	yes
B	no
C	maybe
D	none of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Anil trusted Hari Singh and gave him food and shelter, so he felt bad for Anil and was unable to go away with his money. Hence, he was hesitated to board the Lucknow Express.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hari sat on the floor and planned that if he took the money he could leave the city by the 10:30 pm Lucknow Express train.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution : When he reached the station, Hari Singh did not stop at the ticket office because he never bought a ticket earlier. The Lucknow Express was just moving out. He could have jumped into one of the carriages. But he hesitated.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Lucknow Express was just moving out. The train had still to pick up speed and I should have been able to jump into one of the carriages, but I hesitated-for some reason I can’t explain-and I lost the chance to get away. (a) Why did the narrator reach the station ?

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CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

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