Packing

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Question
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How many characters are there in the narrative? Name them. (Don’t forget
the dog!).

Solution

1. There are four characters in the narrative. They are : 

  1. Jerome (the narrator)
  2. George 
  3. Harris 
  4. Montmorency (the dog)

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Why did the narrator (Jerome) volunteer to do the packing?

Solution

The narrator volunteered to do packing because he thought he was the best packer. He felt proud of his packing and wanted to show it.

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How did George and Harris react to this? Did Jerome like their reaction?

Solution

George and Harris readily accepted Jerome’s suggestion. George smoked a pipe and “spread himself over the easy-chair”, while Harris put his legs on the table and lit a cigar.
No, Jerome irritated by their reaction.

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What was Jerome’s real intention when he offered to pack?

Solution

When Jerome offered to pack, his real intention was to supervise the work. He wanted to show his ability through the supervision.