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Which lines in this excerpt from Guy de Maupassant’s short story “The Prisoners” portray the Prussian soldiers as likeable, sensitive people rather than as stereotypical soldiers?

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Answer:

third passage.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Below are the choices that can be found elsewhere:

a) "The detachment that came here the other day," replied the voice.

b) "My men and I have lost our way in the forest since morning. Open the door or I'll break it down!"

c) They entered, covered with snow, their helmets sprinkled with a creamy-looking froth, which gave them the appearance of meringues.

d) They had placed their rifles and helmets in a corner and waited for supper, as well behaved as children on


The answer is D.

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