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What is the main message of the poem 'Friends and Flatterers' by William Shakespeare?
Identifying true friends from flatterers is important.
How does the poem describe the behavior of flatterers?
They speak easily but disappear when real help is needed.
According to the poem, what happens to a person when they spend freely?
They attract more flatterers.
What distinguishes a true friend from a flatterer according to the poem?
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What is one clear sign mentioned in the poem that helps differentiate between a faithful friend and an insincere flatterer?
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What is the poet's main intention in the poem 'Friends and Flatterers'?
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How does the poem describe the behavior of flatterers towards someone who spends freely?
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What is a key difference highlighted in the poem between friends and flatterers?
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What does the poet suggest is a clear sign of a faithful friend according to the poem?
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In the poem 'Friends and Flatterers', what happens to a person's flatterers when hard times befall him?
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