Answer:
D). Struggle with painful physical symptoms
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Explanation:
In the context of the novel 'Three Men in a Boat,' the author facilitates the plot by displaying 'narrator's scuffle with aching physical symptoms.' These <u>physical challenges during their journey compel the characters to take unexpected decisions and moves the story forward, keep the readers' interest intact, and the consequences of these actions lead the story towards its climax</u>. Thus, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
Answer: Okay, let's start with what's going on?
Stockpiled is the past participle.