1. Who was the writer of this story ?
Ans: William Somerset Maugham .
2. When was he born ?
Ans: 25 January, 1874 .
3. Where was he born ?
Ans: He was born in Paris .
4. When does he qualifed as doctor in london ?
Ans: In 1897 .
5. Why was he famous ?
Ans: He famous as an english novelist, Playwright and short - story writer .
6. When does he died ?
Ans: 16 December, 1965 .
7. What is the meaning of hilarious ?
Ans: Extremely amusing .
8. What is the meaning of spirit ?
Ans: way of feeling .
9. What is the meaning of gambled ?
Ans: To risk money on a card game .
10 . What is the meaning of gutter ?
Ans: bad social condition .
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