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Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.
1 On the second day, out from New York, while
making the round of the promenade deck, I
suddenly became aware that one of the passengers
was watching me closely, following me with his gaze
every time I passed. I wanted to rest, to avoid the
tedium of casual and importunate ship-board
contacts. I gave no sign of having noticed the man.
2 Yet there was nothing importunate about him. On
the contrary, he seemed affected by a troubled,
rather touching diffidence. He was in his early 40s,
rather short in build, with a fair complexion and
clear blue eyes. His thin hair had begun to recede
from his forehead. His dark suit, sober tie and
rimless spectacles gave evidence of a serious and
reserved disposition. At this point the bugle
sounded for dinner, and I went below.
1) What was A J Cronin aware of on the second day?
2)Why did not he give any sign of having noticed the man?
3)How old was the stranger?
4)How does Cronin describe the general appearance of the stranger?
5)What are the words which the author uses to describe the hair, eyes and
complexion of Mr John?
5)why did Cronin go below?
6) pick out the word from the passage that means"lack of confidence'.
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