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In the novel, the protagonist always carries a heavy wooden box that he never opens and refuses to let anyone else touch. What does the box most likely symbolize?
AHis physical strength.
BA secret or emotional burden from his past.
CHis love for woodworking.
DThe importance of physical exercise.
✓ Correct Answer: B — A secret or emotional burden from his past.
In literature, a closed, guarded object often represents a character's secrets or psychological baggage.
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