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Read the extracts given below and complete the statements that follow :

“Ah ! Well a day ! What evil looks

Had I from old and young !

Instead of the cross, the Albatross

About my neck was hung.”

(a) Why did the shipmates give the Ancient Mariner evil looks ?

(b) Who shot the Albatross ?

(c) Why was the Albatross hung round the Mariner’s neck ?

(d) What does ‘cross’ refer to ?

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(a) They held the Mariner responsible for all their miseries/sufferings.

(b) The Ancient Mariner shot the Albatross.

(c) It was hung round the Mariner’s neck as a constant reminder to him of his sin and guilt.

(d) It refers to the holy cross.

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