After __________ years of his marriage he left his native town and try his fortune in the great city of London.
two
three
four
five
Correct Answer :
C. four
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banishment to Asia
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26 April 1566
26 April 1565
26 April 1564
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kind
stupid
sensitive
arrogant
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Henry II
Henry III
Henry V
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They were written for sophisticated and well-educated readers.
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France
Germany
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his birth date
his death year
his fathers name
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