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    But Duke wouldn't. He'd lie down with a reproachful eye on Hooper. An hour later, he would come over to the bed again and yap and poke. He wouldn't leave but just sit there. (i) Explain- But Duke wouldn't. (ii) Why would Duke cast a 'reproachful eye' on Hooper? (iii) Which two words are related to dogs?

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                  (i) Hooper instructed him to go and run around the house which Duke wouldn't do. (ii) He wanted to show that Hooper was criticizing him for not showing any zest. (iii) Yap and poke are related to dogs.