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What is the reason Father William gives for standing on his head despite his old age?
What is the reason Father William gives for standing on his head despite his old age?
- He wanted to impress his son with his agility.
- He wanted to prove his physical strength.
- He wanted to sell ointment to the youth.
- He had no fear of brain injury since he believed he had none. (correct)
What made the youth question Father William's ability to balance an eel on the end of his nose?
What made the youth question Father William's ability to balance an eel on the end of his nose?
- The youth thought Father William's eyesight was failing. (correct)
- The youth doubted Father William's mental sharpness.
- The youth thought balancing an eel was physically impossible.
- The youth believed Father William's physical strength was diminishing.
What did Father William claim gave him the jaw strength to finish a goose with bones and beak?
What did Father William claim gave him the jaw strength to finish a goose with bones and beak?
- His special diet plan.
- His work in the legal profession. (correct)
- His daily exercise routine.
- His wife's support in his legal cases.
Why did Father William offer to sell his ointment to the youth?
Why did Father William offer to sell his ointment to the youth?
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How did Father William justify doing back-somersaults despite being old and fat?
How did Father William justify doing back-somersaults despite being old and fat?
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What did Father William say helped him maintain a steady eye despite his old age?
What did Father William say helped him maintain a steady eye despite his old age?
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Why did the youth question Father William's ability to eat tough food with weak jaws?
Why did the youth question Father William's ability to eat tough food with weak jaws?
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How did Father William react when the youth questioned him about balancing an eel on his nose?
How did Father William react when the youth questioned him about balancing an eel on his nose?
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