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King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines

Chapter II · Chapter 02

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CHAPTER II.

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CHAPTER II.
THE LEGEND OF SOLOMON’S MINES
What was it that you heard about my brother’s journey at Bamangwato?”
asked Sir Henry, as I paused to fill my pipe before replying to Captain
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

King Solomon's Mines

Chapter II · Chapter 02

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Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER II.
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THE LEGEND OF SOLOMON’S MINES
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What was it that you heard about my brother’s journey at Bamangwato?”
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asked Sir Henry, as I paused to fill my pipe before replying to Captain
Line 5
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about

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as

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asked

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at

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Bamangwato

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before

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brother's

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Captain

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CHAPTER

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fill

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Good

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heard

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Henry

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I

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II

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it

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journey

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LEGEND

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MINES

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my

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OF

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paused

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pipe

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replying

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Sir

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SOLOMON'S

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that

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THE

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to

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was

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What

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you

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Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 02?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER II....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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Narrator: CHAPTER II.
Narrator: “Yes, the document; what was in it?” added the captain.