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Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow.                         (1x 3 = 3) "The prospect of earning the thousand rupees had stimulated the sporting and commercial instinct of the villagers." (a) What was the offer to the villagers given by Mrs Packletide. (b) Why was the money offered? (c) What was the reaction of the villagers to the offer?

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    (a) She offered the villagers a thousand rupees. (b)The money was offered for arranging a tiger for her to shoot without any risk or exertion. (c) This was a big amount for the villagers, so they were tempted by the offer and decided to help her.